[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Research Scientist, AI Accelerator Design and VLSI - New College Grad 2026 US, CA, Santa Clara Design Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Research-Scientist--AI-Accelerator-SW-HW-Co-Design---New-College-Grad-2026_JR2011644) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Research Scientist, AI Accelerator Design and VLSI - New College Grad 2026 ## Job description NVIDIA Research is searching for a world-class new college grad PhD researcher to drive groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI HW/SW Co-Design, AI Hardware Accelerator Architecture, IC Design Methodology, and VLSI Design. Ideal candidates will have a perspective across areas including machine learning fundamentals, quantization and numerical methods for machine learning model optimization, digital VLSI circuits for computer arithmetic, high-productivity VLSI design and verification methodologies including applications of generative AI to hardware design, AI hardware micro-architecture, and VLSI methodology and implementation. ### What you'll be doing AI Accelerator Hardware: Contribute to novel research advancing the state-of-the-art in AI accelerator design. ### VLSI Research creative and innovative ASIC and VLSI design techniques and/or novel digital VLSI circuits. Apply machine learning, generative AI, and innovative tools and methodologies to automated ASIC and VLSI design tool flows. ### AI HW/SW Co-Design Research and develop creative and innovative numerical methods for quantization, sparsity, or tensor decomposition grounded in computer arithmetic fundamentals and digital VLSI circuits. Collaborate on the development of research prototype testchips. Collaborate with AI researchers and hardware team members in research and product teams. Publish and present your original research, speak at conferences and events What we need to see: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) ### VLSI Implementation Skills Experience in hardware design with proficiency with modern EDA tool flows. ### Programming & Systems Skills Proficiency in at least two of Python, PyTorch, C++, SystemVerilog, or CUDA Publications in top circuit, architecture, and/or AI/ML venues Domain & Technical Expertise: PhD research experience in either VLSI (e.g., digital VLSI circuits and chip design methodologies), computer architecture, and/or numerical algorithms for AI model HW/SW co-design. Excellent self-motivation, a high degree of creativity, and a passion for research, collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a research team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience communicating technical work (e.g., academic presentations, poster sessions); ability to synthesize and explain complex technical concepts. 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 the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 9, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Research-Scientist--AI-Accelerator-SW-HW-Co-Design---New-College-Grad-2026_JR2011644) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [ASIC Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/43f31ed2cc68359a6eb3/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/1f49ca2bc1e479a84171/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ASIC Design Engineer - New College Grad 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/fc9c26d2c4e94a2e074b/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ASIC Floorplan Design Engineer - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/8e358841c56200d722b1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Research Scientist 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/ec75b9eedca849c2c7ce/) Humana · Remote, Nationwide ### [Senior Research Scientist - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/e9e321eedbccee5ebefa/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Richmond, Virginia, United States of America ### [Research Scientist - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/428dcbbf358b2086a059/) Lockheed Martin · Louisville, CO ### [Data Scientist, Operations Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/ce82441f816d003d13aa/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Research Scientist - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/3a6f034bd7cf9918f9ec/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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