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Senior AI and LLM Engineer

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR2013940

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

NVIDIA’s Silicon Co-Design Group – Efficiency (SCGE) team is seeking a Senior AI/LLM Engineer to innovate, develop, and integrate advanced AI technologies into our design and automation infrastructure. In this role, you will architect and implement solutions that improve the efficiency, scalability, and intelligence of our workflows. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise with practical, hands-on experience, driving every stage of AI solution planning, design, and implementation. At NVIDIA, we strive for perfection, encourage innovation, and provide opportunities to explore new ways to succeed!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing and implementing AI/LLM-powered systems to improve automation, design verification, and workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborating with multi-functional engineering teams to find opportunities for AI integration and performance optimization.
  • Developing and fine-tuning large language models tailored to semiconductor design and productivity applications.
  • Evaluating new frameworks, architectures, and tools to improve efficiencies powered by artificial intelligence across the organization.
  • Tracking and measuring AI impact using data-driven metrics to continuously refine solutions.

What We Need To See

  • MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of development experience, with at least 4 years focused on AI/ML, LLMs, or generative AI.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Proven track record of deploying scalable AI/ML models in production.
  • Ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ways To Standout From The Crowd

  • Experience with EDA, semiconductor workflows, or design automation systems.
  • Publications or open-source contributions demonstrating deep expertise in LLMs or AI infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with multimodal or reinforcement learning applications.
  • Ability to translate innovative AI research into practical, high-impact production tools.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the world's most desirable employers in the technology field. 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 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 14, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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