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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing
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Software R&D Engineer, VLSI Physical Design - New College Grad 2026 will join a team developing internal EDA tools by fusing parallel computing, machine learning, and specialized algorithms for VLSI design. The role involves inventing new optimization engines to fuse independent processes like legalization and sizing to increase chip frequency while minimizing power consumption. You will improve C++ algorithms for gate-level sizing, buffering, useful clock skew, cell legalization, power minimization, ECO routing, and incremental parasitic extraction. Required skills include proficiency in C++, Perl, Tcl, and Python, alongside knowledge of tools like ICC2, Innovus, PrimeTime, Tempus, and StarRC. The work focuses on solving complex physical design challenges including timing optimization, interconnect models, crosstalk, IR drop, and congestion to improve PPA across advanced hardware designs while navigating the intersection of software and hardware engineering.