Senior SOC Design Engineer

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior SOC Design Engineer to join our SOC Design team! At NVIDIA, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to build cutting-edge GPUs and SOCs that power everything from AI to gaming! As a Senior SOC Design Engineer, you'll work at the forefront of technology, integrating advanced ASICs, and partnering with experts in ASIC design, Physical design, CAD, Package Design, Software, DFT, and more. Our ASICs pack hundreds of billions of transistors—pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability. If you're passionate about automation, efficiency, and making a real impact, NVIDIA SOC Design team is the place to amplify your creativity and accelerate your career.
From pioneering the GPU in 1999—sparking the PC gaming revolution and redefining computer graphics—to leading the charge in AI and deep learning, we are always pushing boundaries." We're a "learning machine," constantly evolving to solve new challenges and seize opportunities that make a real difference. If you're driven by innovation and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, NVIDIA is where your impact will be felt!
What you'll be doing:
Integrate diverse IP blocks to build NVIDIA’s next-generation GPUs and SOCs
Develop and refine system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation
Streamline SOC design and assembly through innovative integration efforts
Spot inefficiencies in the front-end chip implementation process and propose actionable improvements
Ensure high-quality RTL delivery to the physical design team with thorough design quality checks and reviews
Collaborate across teams to drive standard methodologies and continuous improvement in SOC development
What we need to see:
BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on chip design experience, with a focus on SOC integration and automation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expertise in RTL design, SOC integration, and design automation flows
Proficiency in Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to build consensus within and across teams
Experience in synthesis, padring, and physical design is a plus
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Led SOC automation initiatives that significantly boosted efficiency or quality
Hands-on expertise with industry-standard EDA tools and flows, especially for large-scale SOC integration
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional technical projects
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of crafting the most sophisticated chips in the world? If so, we want to hear from you.
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 6, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
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