NVIDIA ASIC Engineer Bangalore Hyderabad recruitment (Job ID: JR2014620) under the prestigious N.Ex.T (Next Extraordinary Technologist) program is now open for new college graduates of 2026. NVIDIA is hiring across multiple VLSI teams — Physical Design, Timing, DFT, PSSG, Circuit Design, SOCD, and CAD — at its Bangalore and Hyderabad offices, offering fresh graduates an unmatched opportunity to do their life’s best work on the world’s most advanced GPU and AI chips. If you are a B.Tech or M.Tech graduate passionate about semiconductor design, this dream job at the most valuable chip company in the world is your ultimate career launchpad.
Job Details
| Company | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Job Role | ASIC Engineer (N.Ex.T) – New College Graduate |
| Location | Bangalore & Hyderabad, India |
| Experience | Freshers / New College Graduates 2026 |
| Salary | As per company standards (Industry-leading) |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Last Date to Apply | As per official notification |
About The Company
NVIDIA Corporation is the world’s leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI computing platforms, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. NVIDIA’s chips power everything from gaming and professional visualization to data centers, autonomous vehicles, and generative AI platforms like ChatGPT’s infrastructure. With India being one of NVIDIA’s most critical engineering hubs, the Bangalore and Hyderabad centers are at the forefront of next-generation GPU, ASIC, and SoC chip design globally.
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Pursuing or recently completed B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, VLSI, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Experience: Freshers / New College Graduates (2026 pass-out)
Core Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of digital design concepts and processor architecture
- Knowledge of programming languages — Python, C++, TCL (for CAD roles)
- Good grasp of operating system fundamentals
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Team-Specific Skills (as applicable):
- Physical Design: RTL2GDS flow, PNR, STA, floor planning, RC extraction, EM/IR drop, DRC
- Timing: Static Timing Analysis (STA), SDC constraints, MMMC, timing closure, clock architecture
- DFT: UVM verification methodology, Memory BIST, JTAG, ATPG, IO BIST
- PSSG: Power estimation, silicon characterization, power management features
- Circuit Design: SRAM design, transistor-level circuit analysis, SRAM compiler development
- SOCD: SoC integration, front-end design, RTL quality checks, chip milestone execution
- CAD: EDA tool development, DFT/DFP flows, C++/Python/TCL scripting, OOP techniques
Team-Wise Roles & Responsibilities
🔷 Physical Design Team
- Work on block/chip-level PD activities including floor planning, abstract view generation, RC extraction, PNR, STA, EM, IR drop, and DRC
- Collaborate with design teams to address design challenges and improve RTL2GDS flow for better PPA (Power, Performance, Area)
- Debug tool and design-related issues and drive proactive resolution for complex design problems
🔷 Timing Team
- Own and drive full-chip and chiplet-level Static Timing Analysis (STA) from early design through final sign-off
- Lead timing convergence across multiple partitions in a Multi-Mode Multi-Corner (MMMC) environment
- Define and maintain comprehensive SDC timing constraints across functional and test modes
- Enhance timing analysis methodologies and automation flows in collaboration with STA methodology teams
🔷 DFT Team
- Work on verification of Memory BIST logic, JTAG, IO BIST, and ATPG circuits
- Develop robust and scalable test plans at unit-level and SOC/Full Chip level using UVM and NVIDIA internal tools
- Perform pre-silicon simulation and debug of test functionality and sign-off on test coverage metrics
- Work on automation, flow development, coverage metrics, and Memory-test productization
🔷 PSSG (Applied Power Architecture) Team
- Perform power bring-up and characterization of power saving and power management features
- Correlate silicon KPIs with pre-silicon expectations and optimize silicon power and perf/watt
- Collect and analyze silicon power data to enable future chips’ power estimation models
🔷 Circuit Design (DIP) Team
- Design transistor-level embedded SRAM circuits, supervise layout implementation, and perform timing and power analysis
- Develop SRAM compilers using automation and machine learning tools
- Explore future process nodes to achieve optimal PPA characteristics
🔷 SOCD Team
- Drive SoC Assembly and design chip-level functions for Tegra SoCs
- Execute chip milestones across multi-functional teams, managing complex dependencies
- Define and develop system-level methodologies, tools, and IPs for efficient SoC development
🔷 CAD Team
- Architect highly automated and customizable design flows using OOP and modular software engineering techniques
- Develop in-house DFT and DFP tools using C++, Python, and TCL
- Work cross-functionally with DFT Methodology, Implementation, and design teams on critical tool development tasks
Selection Process
- Online Application Screening – Resume shortlisting based on academic background and technical skills
- Online Technical Assessment – Aptitude, digital design, and programming evaluation
- Technical Interview Rounds (1–2) – Deep-dive into VLSI concepts, team-specific skills, and problem-solving
- HR / Managerial Round – Cultural fit, communication, and role alignment discussion
- Background Verification & Offer – Final offer rollout with industry-leading compensation package
How to Apply For NVIDIA ASIC Engineer Bangalore Hyderabad
- Visit the official NVIDIA Careers portal: Link Given Below
- Select your preferred location — Bangalore or Hyderabad
- Click “Apply Now” and create or log in to your NVIDIA career account
- Upload your updated resume highlighting VLSI coursework, projects, internships, and relevant skills
- Submit the application and monitor your registered email for assessment and interview communication
Preparation Tips
- Master RTL-to-GDS flow — understand the complete ASIC design lifecycle from RTL coding to physical verification and tapeout
- Practice STA concepts — setup/hold analysis, clock domain crossings, SDC constraint writing, and timing ECO techniques
- Strengthen Verilog/SystemVerilog — digital design and RTL simulation skills are fundamental for most NVIDIA VLSI teams
- Learn UVM verification methodology — especially for DFT and design verification team roles
- Study SRAM design basics — sense amplifiers, bit-cell operation, timing paths, and compiler concepts for Circuit Design roles
- Get hands-on with Python scripting — automation, data analysis, and flow development scripts are critical across CAD, DFT, and PSSG teams
- Review power management concepts — DVFS, clock gating, power domains, and UPF/CPF formats for PSSG roles
- Prepare for OS and computer architecture — processor pipelines, memory hierarchy, and cache architecture are tested in NVIDIA interviews
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Not Mentioned |
| Exam/Interview Date | Will be communicated once shortlisted |







