Circuit Design Methodology / CAD Engineer - New College Graduate (2027)
NVIDIAJob Title
Circuit Design Methodology / CAD Engineer - New College Graduate (2027)
Role Summary
Drive design productivity for high-performance, low-power circuit development by defining, building, and scaling methodology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
Work with circuit designers, layout designers, and methodology teams to identify bottlenecks, develop scalable solutions, and accelerate adoption of modern custom-design practices to improve design quality and shorten development cycles.
Experience Level
Entry-level - New college graduate (Class of 2027). Suitable for candidates with approximately 0–2 years of experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing methodologies, building automation and AI-enabled tools, and enabling broad adoption across circuit design teams.
- Develop and deploy circuit design methodologies, flows, and best practices for full-custom design.
- Design and implement AI-enabled solutions to support the full custom flow from schematic through GDS delivery.
- Develop internal CAD tools and integrate EDA solutions for simulation and physical verification.
- Create automation frameworks and tooling to streamline design and validation tasks.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies and agentic workflows into design environments.
- Produce documentation, training materials, and rollout plans to enable adoption of new methodologies.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and capabilities; concise list below.
- Solid understanding of circuit design fundamentals, including CMOS process and device behavior.
- Familiarity with circuit design tools and full-custom design flow.
- Strong programming skills (Python, Perl, C++ or similar).
- Experience with AI coding or AI agent engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly and work independently.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience integrating EDA tools for simulation and physical verification.
- Experience building automation frameworks or internal CAD tooling.
Education Requirements
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience. Role targets new college graduates (Class of 2027).
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
