NVIDIA
Software Engineer, Hardware Tools and Methodology - New College Grad 2026
$116K–$218K
US, CA, Santa Clara · Full-time · Posted Jun 3, 2026
- Education
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Develops and supports tools and automated workflows for RTL generation, improving algorithms and Verilog RTL processing across NVIDIA products.
What you'll do
- Architect, design, develop, and support RTL-generation tools and automated workflows for cross-functional teams.
- Improve C++ algorithms for automated connectivity, logic insertion, and Verilog RTL post-processing.
- Improve the quality of existing tools and team workflows.
What they ask for
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Coding skills in C++.
- Good understanding of ASIC design and Verilog RTL.
- Experience working across multifunctional teams.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in RTL design (Verilog), verification, and synthesis.
- Experience in C++, Perl, Python, Make scripting, or knowledge of clocks/resets design and verification.
Pay
116,000 USD - 189,750 USD (base salary, Level 2); 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD (base salary, Level 3)
Tools
C++, Verilog RTL, Perl, Python, Make
AI focus
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes; the role's stated work does not involve AI.
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