Entry Level CAD Engineer Jobs
New grad cad engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work often carries more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, with employers like Apple, NVIDIA, and Bass Pro Shops hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors. And you will develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide! A successful candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone who enjoys writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in Skill, Perl and C++ is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
- Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution: explaining user errors to designers; explaining techfile errors to the foundry support team, and explaining tool errors to EDA partners.
- Custom edit foundry techfiles to define and implement NVIDIA design methodologies.
- We use a variety of standard off-the-shelf EDA tools at NVIDIA. You would be responsible for supporting and maintaining CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.
- Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.
- Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
- Write scripts using perl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); MS preferred
- 2 plus year of work experience
- A basic understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
- Excellent programming skills; experience with perl, Cadence SKILL, C++, tcl.
- Great interpersonal skills
- Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.
NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
COMPENSATION
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 22, 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.
INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors. And you will develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide! A successful candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone who enjoys writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in Skill, Perl and C++ is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
- Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution: explaining user errors to designers; explaining techfile errors to the foundry support team, and explaining tool errors to EDA partners.
- Custom edit foundry techfiles to define and implement NVIDIA design methodologies.
- We use a variety of standard off-the-shelf EDA tools at NVIDIA. You would be responsible for supporting and maintaining CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.
- Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.
- Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
- Write scripts using perl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); MS preferred
- 2 plus year of work experience
- A basic understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
- Excellent programming skills; experience with perl, Cadence SKILL, C++, tcl.
- Great interpersonal skills
- Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.
NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
COMPENSATION
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 22, 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.
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Entry Level CAD Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cad engineer job?
Employers hiring entry level cad engineers look for proficiency in software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, a portfolio of completed drawings or student projects, and any internship or co-op experience you can show. Certifications from Autodesk or similar providers strengthen a new application, and tailoring your resume to highlight technical coursework and hands-on drafting practice gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level cad engineers?
Companies hiring entry level cad engineers right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Bass Pro Shops, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, from large manufacturers and defense contractors to smaller engineering firms and product design studios that regularly bring on junior talent.
Are there remote entry level cad engineer jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 25% of entry level cad engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that many employers prefer junior candidates to work alongside senior engineers during their first year to build skills faster.
Are these new grad cad engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior cad engineer roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio of academic or personal drafting projects rather than requiring a long professional resume.
Which industries hire the most entry level cad engineers?
Entry Level cad engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because they depend on high volumes of detailed technical drawings, product designs, and engineering documentation that entry level candidates can contribute to from day one.