At NVIDIA, we are pioneering the future of computing. As a CPU Design Engineer and New College Grad, you will be responsible for the micro-architecture, design, and implementation of our high-performance, low-power CPUs. You'll collaborate closely with architects, verification engineers, and physical design teams to bring innovative silicon to life.
What You'll Do
- Drive micro-architecture definition, feasibility studies, and documentation for CPU sub-systems.
- Implement designs in RTL and coordinate with verification teams to ensure functional correctness.
- Optimize logic design to meet performance, timing, and power targets.
- Deliver a synthesis and timing clean design, working with physical design for a routable implementation.
- Support chip-level engineering activities including floor planning, power distribution, timing closure, and analysis.
- Develop flows and tools as necessary to support design activities.
What We're Looking For
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Exposure to Computer Architecture and Digital Systems design.
- Proficiency in logic design, Verilog and/or SystemVerilog, with a deep understanding of physical design and VLSI.
- Strengths in scripting languages such as Perl and Python.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Technical Stack
- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- Perl
- Python
Team & Environment
You will work closely with fellow design engineers, architects, verification engineers, and physical design engineers in a highly collaborative, global team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3.
- Eligible for equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model.
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.



