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System Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA
October 2, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
$92,000 - $184,000 USD yearly
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Job Title

System Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026

Role Summary

Join the Graphics Product Team to design and deliver NVIDIA GPU and Tegra‑based system hardware for products such as GPU cards, MGX servers, automotive platforms, robotics, industrial PCs, and consumer electronics.

The role partners with hardware and software engineers, system and product architects to create schematics, supervise PCB layout and validation, drive initial bring‑up and debug, and prepare release documentation for manufacturers and partners.

Experience Level

Entry-level - new college graduate. Role targets recent B.S. or M.S. graduates or candidates with equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system design, validation, and cross‑functional collaboration:

  • Design system hardware around NVIDIA GPU and Tegra SoC.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to balance cost, performance, and schedule under guidance from system/product architects.
  • Lead initial test, system bring‑up, and debug efforts.
  • Create schematics, supervise PCB layout, and validate system-level performance.
  • Prepare documentation required for product release to manufacturers and partners.
  • Optimize or invent circuits and functions to improve performance and reduce cost.
  • Improve design flow in coordination with the infrastructure team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

  • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in PCB design and review.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Comfortable working in Linux environments and familiar with Windows OS.
  • Ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and product teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education Requirements

Recent graduate with a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. (Equivalent experience language present in the original posting.)


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-09-30