CAD Engineer, Physical Design - New College Grad 2026

Role Summary

The Advanced Technologies Group at NVIDIA is seeking a CAD Engineer for Physical Design, specifically targeting New College Graduates in 2026 for our Standard Cell Library development team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and requires a strong understanding of circuits, layouts, and VLSI design.

Experience Level

Entry-Level position targeting recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize standard cell templates in new process technologies.
• Define and promote design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies.
• Improve library validation and release flow.
• Write scripts using Perl, Python, Tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, resolve bugs and improve usability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve methodologies and efficiencies.

Requirements

Applicants must have recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience. A fundamental understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design is essential, along with great interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent support for end-users.

Education Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.