Senior Research Scientist, Circuits
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $192,000 to $356,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA +1 more
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Santa Clara, CA
- Durham, NC
About this job
We are now looking for a Senior Research Scientist for Circuits! Advanced circuit design is critically important in the post-Moore’s Law age. Without the ability to scale process to increase performance and reduce power, we must rely more and more on creative architectural and underlying circuit solutions to provide continuing advancement from generation to generation.
NVIDIA Research is seeking world-class circuit researchers to contribute to the exploration of future high-performance, low-power circuit technologies and development of prototype circuits. If you have a strong circuits background, desire to collaborate with elite researchers on critical problems, and a vision about how to advance the state-of-the-art, the team will be a great fit for you. NVIDIA has an ambitious circuit research agenda that involves taking circuit technology to the next level. This position offers an opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-moving technology-focused company.
What you’ll be doing:
Explore circuit approaches to optimizing processor computation and interconnect performance and power
Design and implement circuit approaches in prototype systems
Collaborate with external researchers and a diverse set of internal product teams across research and product roles
Transfer technology to product groups
Publish original research and speak at conferences and events
What we need to see:
PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field. A strong publication, patent, and research collaboration history is a huge advantage.
3+ years of relevant post graduate research / work experience
Excellent knowledge and broad background of theory and practice of circuit design
Depth in one or more areas of high-performance circuit design (PLLs and clocking, SerDes and high-speed signaling, photonics, SRAMs, power delivery/regulation, security circuits, and high-speed logic)
Track record of research excellence or significant product development
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:192,000 USD – 304,750 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($192,000) is above 53% of the 1,731 Data & ML roles in California listed on this site; 9 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $184,000; the middle half runs from $154,300 to $224,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSenior Research Scientist, Circuits$192,000 to $356,500
Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support$192,000 to $304,750
Senior Quantum Applied Research Scientist, Physics Modeling$192,000 to $304,750
Principal Applied Quantum Research Scientist$192,000 to $304,750
Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy$192,000 to $356,500
Senior Research Scientist, EDA and AI$192,000 to $356,500
Senior Robotics Research Scientist$192,000 to $356,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Scientist, Circuits (this listing) | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Senior Quantum Applied Research Scientist, Physics Modeling | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Principal Applied Quantum Research Scientist | $192,000 - $304,750 |
| Senior Research Scientist, Security and Privacy | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Research Scientist, EDA and AI | $192,000 - $356,500 |
| Senior Robotics Research Scientist | $192,000 - $356,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara • US, NC, Durham (Levels 4-5 combined)
192,000 USD – 304,750 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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