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Physical Design Methodology and DevOps Engineer

NVIDIA
Posted onFeb 25, 2026
LocationSanta Clara, California, United States (On-site)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$116k – $218.5k Yearly

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s motivated by phenomenal technology—with incredible people with a dynamic workforce! Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you will be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join our diverse team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

We are now looking for a Physical Design Methodology and DevOps Engineer! This is a DevOps role where you will be both writing software to manage EDA tools and will be seeing to it's successful operation.

What you'll be doing:

  • Designing and supporting mechanisms for coordinating and maintaining a large number of semiconductor design tasks across multiple datacenters.

  • Building web interfaces to configure, launch and analyze tools.

  • Debugging and improving services on platforms ranging from web browsers to containerized services to bare metal Linux hosts.

  • Data mining and analyzing large datasets of job execution telemetry and tool Quality of Result to improve flows

  • Helping to invent the next generation in semiconductor design methodology.

  • Optionally, contributing to the physical design of GPU/SoC products.

What we want to see:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years of software development and operations experience, or related fields.

  • Programming and scripting languages, such as perl, python, C, Javascript.

  • Knowledge and experience with distributed systems.

  • Web technologies and programming.

  • A strong understanding of linux systems.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience in a DevOps environment and Agile Methodology.

  • Familiarity with MSSQL/mysql/Perl.

  • Experience with Elasticsearch / Kibana / Vega.

  • Background with Static Timing Analysis / VLSI Physical design.

  • Debugging experience for Relational databases and No-SQL datastores as well as experience debugging and administering linux systems.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 28, 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.

NVIDIA is the world leader in accelerated computing, pioneering the GPU and driving advances in AI, high-performance computing, gaming, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.

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