ASIC RTL Integration and Netlisting Engineer - New College Grad 2026

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are now looking for a motivated ASIC RTL Integration and Netlisting Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. If you want to challenge yourself and be a part of something great, join us today! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing! More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities which are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human inventiveness and intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• You will drive physical design integration and implementation of high-frequency and low-power CPUs, GPUs, SoCs at block level, cluster level, and/or full chip level.

• Drive RTL integration, synthesis, along with all physical netlist deliverables across various milestones.

• Drive formal equivalence checking, netlist quality checks, asynchronous checking including clock domain crossing checks and MTBF analysis, etc.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• Strong understanding of RTL and RTL hierarchy and associated infrastructures.

• Strong understanding of VLSI design.

• Solid understanding of logic synthesis and associated verification such as equivalence checking.

• Knowledge of gate level netlist verification and completeness with respect to power, testability, etc.

• Hands-on experience and solid understanding of industry standard EDA tools.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Understanding in clock-domains, async interfaces and MTBF analysis.

• Understanding of Physical Design flows, design constraints, timing and power convergence.

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, TCL etc) and/or AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc).

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and 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 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 16, 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.