Software R&D Engineer, VLSI Physical Design

About the Team

NVIDIA's success builds on a foundation of industry-leading hardware, achieved through extensive design optimization that combines external EDA tools with highly optimized internal solutions. Our team develops these tools by fusing advances in parallel computing, machine learning, and specialized algorithms for VLSI design. We are a best-in-class team driving the latest in GPU and AI technology, rapidly growing due to outstanding industry performance.

About the Role

As an R&D Software Engineer, you will develop software within a leading hardware company, focusing almost exclusively on the latest processes and most advanced designs. Unlike roles bogged down by legacy support or convoluted approval processes, our developers enjoy unusually high intellectual freedom and the ability to explore broad roles. You will have the opportunity to work across many technical areas and see your successes directly realized in the world's best AI hardware.

You will invent new optimization engines that fuse traditionally independent engines to increase chip frequency while minimizing power consumption. The team owns the entire process, from the discovery and invention of new optimization opportunities to developing solutions and working directly inside design teams to facilitate deployment. Creativity and self-drive to explore and perfect fast, high-capacity software are essential.

Hiring Process

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 18, 2026. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes to assist in evaluating candidates.

Equal Opportunity

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate 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.