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Circuit Design Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year terms that renew indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are now looking for a Senior Circuit Design Engineer!
NVIDIA stands at the intersection of hardware excellence and AI breakthrough, where every line of code and every chip design ripples across industries worldwide. We've built the computational backbone for autonomous systems, revolutionized data center architecture, and created the silicon that powers the AI revolution. Our resilience through decades of technological shifts has forged a unique engineering culture—one where ambitious projects meet exceptional talent. From deep learning frameworks to cutting-edge robotics, we're not just participants in the fourth industrial revolution; we're its architects. Discover how your engineering vision can reshape the world alongside ours.
What you'll be doing:
- Participate in ground breaking processor design in deep submicron technologies.
- Work as part of a global circuits team to design innovative circuits for hardware security, adaptive clocking, and power management solutions.
- You'll drive the design and physical implementation of custom digital IPs from RTL to layout using industry standard tools and custom design flows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the power, performance, area and reliability of Nvidia’s next generation products through custom circuit solutions and detailed transistor-level analysis.
- Develop prototypes of patentable ideas on test chips and drive them to be deployed across the entire line of products.
- Transistor-level circuit design, schematic entry, and layout delivery.
- Integrate AI/ML techniques directly into the design process and methodology.
- Be a mentor/technical lead for junior team members.
What we need to see:
- BSEE/MS preferred in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of digital circuit design experience for Masters or 5+ years for Bachelors.
- Excellent understanding of deep submicron process issues and digital circuit design techniques is required.
- Hands on experience running Spice simulations, EM/IR analysis, and static timing analysis/closure is required.
- Basic understanding and experience working with layout (drc, lvs) and/or PnR tools is required.
- Hands on experience in design and analysis of low power circuits (power gating, decaps, multi-vt, etc..) is a plus.
- Experience with RTL, logic synthesis and verification is a plus.
- Mixed signal circuit design experience is also a plus.
- Proficiency in scripting language, such as, Python, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Proven ownership and hands-on experience across the entire silicon design flow, from micro-architecture and RTL design to back-end execution, including Custom/Semi-Custom Circuit Design, Synthesis, Auto Place and Route, STA, and PVerf.
- Proven capability in Post-Silicon characterization and debug, ensuring designs meet performance targets in hardware.
- Track record of independently driving and delivering complex features from conception through tape-out and validation.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.
LI-Hybrid
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.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 2026. 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.
We are now looking for a Senior Circuit Design Engineer!
NVIDIA stands at the intersection of hardware excellence and AI breakthrough, where every line of code and every chip design ripples across industries worldwide. We've built the computational backbone for autonomous systems, revolutionized data center architecture, and created the silicon that powers the AI revolution. Our resilience through decades of technological shifts has forged a unique engineering culture—one where ambitious projects meet exceptional talent. From deep learning frameworks to cutting-edge robotics, we're not just participants in the fourth industrial revolution; we're its architects. Discover how your engineering vision can reshape the world alongside ours.
What you'll be doing:
- Participate in ground breaking processor design in deep submicron technologies.
- Work as part of a global circuits team to design innovative circuits for hardware security, adaptive clocking, and power management solutions.
- You'll drive the design and physical implementation of custom digital IPs from RTL to layout using industry standard tools and custom design flows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the power, performance, area and reliability of Nvidia’s next generation products through custom circuit solutions and detailed transistor-level analysis.
- Develop prototypes of patentable ideas on test chips and drive them to be deployed across the entire line of products.
- Transistor-level circuit design, schematic entry, and layout delivery.
- Integrate AI/ML techniques directly into the design process and methodology.
- Be a mentor/technical lead for junior team members.
What we need to see:
- BSEE/MS preferred in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of digital circuit design experience for Masters or 5+ years for Bachelors.
- Excellent understanding of deep submicron process issues and digital circuit design techniques is required.
- Hands on experience running Spice simulations, EM/IR analysis, and static timing analysis/closure is required.
- Basic understanding and experience working with layout (drc, lvs) and/or PnR tools is required.
- Hands on experience in design and analysis of low power circuits (power gating, decaps, multi-vt, etc..) is a plus.
- Experience with RTL, logic synthesis and verification is a plus.
- Mixed signal circuit design experience is also a plus.
- Proficiency in scripting language, such as, Python, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Proven ownership and hands-on experience across the entire silicon design flow, from micro-architecture and RTL design to back-end execution, including Custom/Semi-Custom Circuit Design, Synthesis, Auto Place and Route, STA, and PVerf.
- Proven capability in Post-Silicon characterization and debug, ensuring designs meet performance targets in hardware.
- Track record of independently driving and delivering complex features from conception through tape-out and validation.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.
LI-Hybrid
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.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 2026. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Circuit Design Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
DOL requires your degree to directly relate to the Circuit Design Engineer role, not just engineering broadly. A three-year Australian bachelor's in electrical engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but confirm your transcript reflects the relevant coursework.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for electrical or hardware engineering roles. Prior filings signal the employer already understands the sponsorship process and is less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application.
Find Circuit Design Engineer roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Circuit Design Engineer openings filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
Address the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
Your offer letter salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title and work location. Wages vary significantly by metro area, so review the DOL wage data for the city where the role is based before discussing compensation with the employer.
Clarify the LCA filing timeline with your employer early
The employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at the consulate. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but building that into the start-date timeline avoids last-minute pressure on both sides.
Streamline your filing with end-to-end support
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from offer acceptance through consulate appointment. This matters most for circuit design roles at smaller hardware or semiconductor firms where HR teams have no prior E-3 experience.
E-3 Visa Circuit Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Circuit Design Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Circuit Design Engineer roles by E-3 sponsorship eligibility and surfaces employers with a track record of sponsoring Australian professionals. Searching general job boards means manually screening hundreds of postings for companies willing to file an LCA, which most HR teams at hardware or semiconductor firms won't do unless they've done it before.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement. The job description must reflect that specific degree requirement. Roles advertised with 'relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree' can create problems at the consulate, so confirm the offer letter and LCA language both cite a degree requirement.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Circuit Design Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year and receive a visa decision at the consulate without waiting for a selection event. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random lottery, meaning qualified engineers are often passed over regardless of their credentials. For Australian circuit design professionals, the E-3 is the more direct and predictable path.
Can I change employers or switch to a contract role on an E-3?
You can change employers, but each new role requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa application or change of status. The E-3 is tied to a specific employer and position, not to you individually. Contract or consulting arrangements are eligible in principle, but the contracting company must be the employer of record that files the LCA, and third-party placement structures can complicate this at the consulate.