Location
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$196,000 - $310,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is looking for an experienced ASIC Floorplan Engineer to design and implement advanced SOCs, CPUs, and GPUs. This role offers the opportunity to influence the design and development of next-generation products from early architecture through physical design. The engineer will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize chip floorplans for performance, cost, and power. This position is crucial in a dynamic company that impacts various technology sectors, including consumer graphics and artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- MSEE/MSCE or equivalent experience with extensive knowledge in chip development.
- 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
- Experience in developing SOC, CPU, graphics, memory, and I/O sub-systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and resolve complex technical issues.
- Familiarity with physical design methodologies, chip floorplan, and timing closure.
- Strong communication skills for presenting progress and options to teams.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Perl, and/or C++.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product managers and chip architects to craft optimized chip floorplans.
- Drive the development of floorplans and work with design teams to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop AI workflows and productivity tools to enhance chip area optimization.
- Identify technical and product risks and collaborate on risk mitigation strategies.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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