April 12, 2025

ASIC Design Engineer

Mid • On-site

$108,000 - $212,750/yr

Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA is looking for an ASIC Design Engineer to join our Memory Subsystem Team! As an ASIC Design engineer at NVIDIA, you'll join a group of hard-working engineers to design and implement memory Subsystem our Tegra SoCs. In this position, you'll make a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company. Your work will impact product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We've crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the computing platforms of tomorrow.

What you'll be doing:

  • As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for the micro-architecture and design implementation of Tegra SOC memory subsystem modules. You will collaborate with architects, software engineers, and circuit designers to deliver a world-class solution.

  • In this position, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the micro-architecture and design including RTL design, synthesis, functional verification, and timing analysis using innovative CAD tools and the latest process technologies.

What we need to see:

  • BS (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree required; advanced degrees (MS, PhD) are a plus.

  • 3+ years of relevant proven experience and a background in logic design, Verilog and/or System-Verilog, with a good understanding of Computer Architecture and Digital Systems design.

  • Experience with multiple clock domains and asynchronous interfaces.

  • Experience in low power design and low power architecture.

  • Knowledge of DRAM controllers is a plus.

  • Experience with all stages in the ASIC design flow including emulation, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis, floor planning, ECO, bringup & lab debug, and ATE test development.

  • Strong working knowledge of Verilog or VHDL.

  • Familiarity with board and system-level issues.

  • Programming skills in C and/or PERL.

  • Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of industry specifications like CHI/AXI/CXL/PCI-E is a plus.

  • Experience with RISCV Scalar, RISCV Vector, or ARM Processors is a plus

  • A history of mentoring junior engineers and interns is a huge plus.

The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 212,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.