CAD Engineer - New College Grad 2026

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today.

Join NVIDIA’s Advanced Technology Group—a fast paced team that crafts the next generation of process technologies for AI, HPC, automotive, and graphics. In this role, you will help contribute to flows and manage systems dealing with a range of data from packaging to VLSI library views to help streamline and improve productivity.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate across internal library, packaging and design teams to implement flows to boost data setup, management and delivery

• Support engineers from multiple teams to translate asks, implement solutions and debug issues

• Work closely with team members to support existing infrastructure, identify possible improvements and solutions

• Set up and maintain automation using Python and Perl, integrating with multiple databases.

• Maintain internal web applications while implementing incremental feature improvements and performance optimizations.

• Work with CI/CD pipelines, build and deployment tools, observability tools and more to deliver robust solutions

What we need to see:

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

• Familiarity with VLSI CAD concepts or packaging data/flows

• Excellent programming skills in Python and/or Perl

• Experience with databases and web frameworks is a way to stand out

• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Quick learner, highly motivated and good interpersonal skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members

• Web development and SQL experience

• Experience in improving development flows and VLSI library quality

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. It’s not just technology though! It is our people – the brightest, most forward-thinking, and hardworking around – and diverse culture that make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and multifaceted places to work in the world! At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values – like innovation, excellence and determination, and one team - that guide us to be the best we can be.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.