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ASIC Design Efficiency Engineer

NVIDIA AI
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR1998928

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

We are now looking for an ASIC Design Efficiency Engineer! NVIDIA is seeking extraordinary methodology engineers to design hardware accelerators and processors on our next-generation mobile, embedded and datacenter platforms. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. Join our dynamic team today!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Develop innovative HW, GPU and system designs to extend the state of the art performance and efficiency.
  • Understand the design and implementation, develop methodology and infrastructure to drive Performance, Power and Area (PPA) improvements.
  • Execute and deliver fully verified, high performance, area and power efficient RTL to achieve design targets.
  • Collaborate with architects, designers, verification and VLSI teams to craft the industries' top performing GPUs.

What We Need To See

  • Bachelors Degree in EE or CE or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog or similar HDL.
  • You have a solid understanding of logic design and computer architecture.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work in a diverse product oriented team.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Pipeline processor or deep learning accelerator design/architecture experience
  • Performance verification, low power or physical (synthesis/VLSI) design experience
  • Scripting knowledge in Python/Perl

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 14, 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.

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