NVIDIA

Technology

ResearchScientist,ElectronicDesignAutomationNewCollegeGrad2026

$168–265k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Research Scientist, Electronic Design Automation - New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA. Skills: AI, GPU computing, Electronic Design Automation. Define original research. Conduct original research”

What You'll Achieve.

Research translates into product impact

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in Computer Science, PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, PhD in related field, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in PyTorch, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in CUDA, Publications in top EDA venues, Publications in top AI/ML venues, Expertise in EDA algorithms, Expertise in synthesis algorithms, Expertise in physical design algorithms, Expertise in design verification algorithms, Expertise in timing algorithms, Project experience applying machine learning, Project experience applying deep learning, Project experience applying RL, Project experience applying agentic AI, Excellent self-motivation, High degree of creativity, Ability to work effectively within research team, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Proven experience communicating technical work

Nice to Have

Equivalent experience to PhD

What You'll Do.

Define original research

Conduct original research

Innovate in EDA software

Innovate in EDA algorithms

Improve ASIC design tool flows

Improve VLSI design tool flows

Collaborate cross-functionally

Publish original research

Present original research

Collaborate with external researchers

Collaborate with internal product teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functionally with teams; External researchers; Internal product teams

Communication Scope

Technical work; Complex technical concepts

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