Role Summary
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to drive groundbreaking research in AI hardware/software co-design, AI Hardware Accelerator Architecture, IC design methodology, and VLSI design.
Experience Level
Senior level with a PhD and 3+ years of post-PhD research experience.
Responsibilities
The Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for:
- Contributing to AI accelerator hardware research to advance state-of-the-art designs.
- Researching innovative ASIC and VLSI design techniques, applying machine learning and generative AI.
- Developing numerical methods for quantization and sparsity grounded in computer arithmetic and digital VLSI.
- Collaborating on the development of research prototype test chips.
- Working with AI researchers and hardware team members.
- Publishing and presenting original research at conferences.
Requirements
We require the following qualifications:
- A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field with a strong publication record.
- 3+ years of research experience in VLSI, computer architecture, or numerical algorithms for AI.
- 5+ years of hardware design experience with modern EDA tool flows.
- Proficiency in programming with at least two of Python/PyTorch, C++, SystemVerilog, or CUDA.
- Experience in leading research projects and mentoring junior scientists.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Education Requirements
A PhD in a relevant field is required.
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.

Date Posted: 2026-04-09