Entry Level ASIC Design Engineer Jobs
New grad asic design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong coursework in RTL design, a capstone project, or an internship at a chip company can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, with employers like NVIDIA, Apple, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.
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NVIDIA is seeking elite ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world’s leading SoC's and GPU's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.
In this position, you will help to build the high-performance processor elements that implement programmable compute and graphics functionality.
What you'll be doing:
As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of the industry's leading GPUs
You will be responsible for verification of the ASIC design, architecture, golden models and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM
Understand the design and implementation of your unit, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure and verify the correctness of the design
Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks
What we need to see:
Bachelors Degree in EE, CS or CE or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies
Background with design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, GDB)
Experience crafting test bench environments for unit and system level verification
Strong background in System Verilog or similar HVL
Expertise with C/C++ programming language
Ways to stand out: from the crowd:
Prior experience with processor verification, including instruction pipelines and caches, is desirable
Expert debugging and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and ability & desire to work as a great teammate are a huge plus
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. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Come join our GPU ASIC Verification team and help us build future architectures that will continue to drive us forward in the fields of computing, graphics and AI.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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 seeking elite ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world’s leading SoC's and GPU's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.
In this position, you will help to build the high-performance processor elements that implement programmable compute and graphics functionality.
What you'll be doing:
As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of the industry's leading GPUs
You will be responsible for verification of the ASIC design, architecture, golden models and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM
Understand the design and implementation of your unit, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure and verify the correctness of the design
Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks
What we need to see:
Bachelors Degree in EE, CS or CE or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies
Background with design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, GDB)
Experience crafting test bench environments for unit and system level verification
Strong background in System Verilog or similar HVL
Expertise with C/C++ programming language
Ways to stand out: from the crowd:
Prior experience with processor verification, including instruction pipelines and caches, is desirable
Expert debugging and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and ability & desire to work as a great teammate are a huge plus
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. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Come join our GPU ASIC Verification team and help us build future architectures that will continue to drive us forward in the fields of computing, graphics and AI.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.See All 38 Entry Level ASIC Design Engineer Jobs
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Entry Level ASIC Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level asic design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on RTL design experience, typically from coursework, a senior capstone project, or an internship. Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog is the baseline, and familiarity with synthesis tools or simulation environments gives candidates a real edge. A GitHub portfolio showing a working digital design, even a simple pipelined processor, signals readiness more concretely than a degree alone.
Which companies hire entry level asic design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level asic design engineers right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of semiconductor firms, defense electronics contractors, and consumer electronics companies that maintain dedicated early-career or new-grad engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level asic design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the lab and tool access that ASIC work requires. About 6% of entry level asic design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote at the junior stage. Checking each listing for a clear work-location policy before applying saves time.
Are these new grad asic design engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior asic design engineer roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward that requirement, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio in place of professional history. Those signals indicate the employer is set up to develop early-career engineers.
Which industries hire the most entry level asic design engineers?
Entry Level asic design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are building or scaling custom silicon programs and need junior designers who can contribute to RTL development, verification, and simulation work from day one.