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Senior SOC Design Engineer

NVIDIA

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Base salary $136,000  to $264,500

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA

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  • LocationSanta Clara, CA
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About this job

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior SOC Design Engineer to join our SOC Design team! At NVIDIA, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to build cutting-edge GPUs and SOCs that power everything from AI to gaming! As a Senior SOC Design Engineer, you'll work at the forefront of technology, integrating advanced ASICs, and partnering with experts in ASIC design, Physical design, CAD, Package Design, Software, DFT, and more. Our ASICs pack hundreds of billions of transistors—pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability. If you're passionate about automation, efficiency, and making a real impact, NVIDIA SOC Design team is the place to amplify your creativity and accelerate your career.

From pioneering the GPU in 1999—sparking the PC gaming revolution and redefining computer graphics—to leading the charge in AI and deep learning, we are always pushing boundaries." We're a "learning machine," constantly evolving to solve new challenges and seize opportunities that make a real difference. If you're driven by innovation and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, NVIDIA is where your impact will be felt!

What you'll be doing:

  • Integrate diverse IP blocks to build NVIDIA’s next-generation GPUs and SOCs

  • Develop and refine system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation

  • Streamline SOC design and assembly through innovative integration efforts

  • Spot inefficiencies in the front-end chip implementation process and propose actionable improvements

  • Ensure high-quality RTL delivery to the physical design team with thorough design quality checks and reviews

  • Collaborate across teams to drive standard methodologies and continuous improvement in SOC development
     

What we need to see:

  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 3+ years of hands-on chip design experience, with a focus on SOC integration and automation

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Expertise in RTL design, SOC integration, and design automation flows

  • Proficiency in Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to build consensus within and across teams

  • Experience in synthesis, padring, and physical design is a plus

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Led SOC automation initiatives that significantly boosted efficiency or quality

  • Hands-on expertise with industry-standard EDA tools and flows, especially for large-scale SOC integration

  • Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional technical projects

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love the challenge of crafting the most sophisticated chips in the world? If so, we want to hear from you.

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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:
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.

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)

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This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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2026-10-30
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 3-4 combined)

136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.

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