NVIDIA
Technology
ResearchScientist,ElectronicDesignAutomationNewCollegeGrad2026
“Research Scientist, Electronic Design Automation - New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA. Skills: Electronic Design Automation, AI, GPU computing, Deep Learning. Define original research. Conduct original research”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure research translates into product impact
Industry & Context.
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, Passion for research, Ability to work effectively within research team, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Experience communicating technical work, Ability to synthesize technical concepts, Ability to explain technical concepts
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
Academic presentations; Poster sessions
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