ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-190K Annually
Entry level
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The Role
Design and deliver CPU logic units: write high-performance, low-power RTL, perform synthesis and timing closure, collaborate with verification and implementation teams, and assist with timing closure and lab bring-up.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are now looking for a Logic Design Engineer.

As a member of our CPU Logic Design Team, you will be responsible for CPU on-chip interconnect network, coherency and last-level caches, focusing on such tasks as micro-architectural definition, RTL coding, logic debug, synthesis and timing closure, supporting verification and implementation. This position offers you the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

What you'll be doing:

  • As a member of our core CPU team, you'll own and be responsible for crafting and timely delivery of a specific unit on the chip.

  • Day to day tasks include: writing readable high performance and low power RTL, Synthesis and Timing closure, and design documentation.

  • Collaborate with our verification team to verify the correctness of your unit.

  • Work with implementation to achieve your timing, area, performance and power goals.

  • Assist with timing closure of super units.

What we need to see:

  • Recent graduate with a BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience in processor or other related high performance semiconductor designs.

  • Verilog expertise required as is a deep understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis, floor-planning, ECO, bring-up & lab debug

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the work in a dynamic, global team. Your successful track record of mentoring junior engineers and interns a huge plus.

  • A strong background in computer architecture, cache coherency or high speed interconnects.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power efficient chips in their class? If so, come join our CPU design team, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 21, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience in processor or high-performance semiconductor designs
  • Verilog expertise
  • Deep understanding of ASIC design flow (RTL design)
  • Verification (collaborate with verification team)
  • Logic synthesis knowledge
  • Prototyping experience
  • Design for Testability (DFT)
  • Timing analysis and timing closure
  • Floor-planning experience
  • Engineering Change Order (ECO) experience
  • Bring-up and lab debug experience
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong background in computer architecture, cache coherency, or high-speed interconnects
  • Track record of mentoring junior engineers and interns

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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