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Senior Physical Design Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Semiconductor and chip design companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it one of the stronger pathways to permanent residency in the hardware engineering field.
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We are now looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice to join our diverse team today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all aspects of physical design and implementation of GPU and other ASICs targeted at the desktop, laptop, workstation, and mobile markets.
As a member of a team, we will all participate in establishing physical design methodologies, flow automation, chip floorplan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly and P&R, timing closure.
* Craft designs for static timing analysis, power and noise analysis and back-end verification.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BSEE (MSEE preferred) or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in large VLSI physical design implementation on 5nm, 4nm and 3nm technology.
Your successful track record of delivering designs to production is a requirement.
Shown experience in the following areas: Power, Performance and Area improvement Initiatives is a plus.
Already a validated strong power user of P&R, Timing analysis, Physical Verification and IR Drop Analysis CAD tools from Synopsys (ICC2/DC/PT/STAR-RC/ICV), Cadence (Innovus, Tempus, SeaHawk) and Mentor Graphics.
Deep understanding of custom macro blocks such as RAMs, CAMs, high-speed IO drivers, PLLs.
Confirmed prior experience in timing closure, clock/power distribution and analysis, RC extraction and correlation, place/route and tapeout solutions.
To be successful you should possess strong analytical and debugging skills required.
* Proficiency using Python, Perl, Tcl, Make scripting is helpful.
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 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 May 18, 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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INTRODUCTION
We are now looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice to join our diverse team today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all aspects of physical design and implementation of GPU and other ASICs targeted at the desktop, laptop, workstation, and mobile markets.
As a member of a team, we will all participate in establishing physical design methodologies, flow automation, chip floorplan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly and P&R, timing closure.
* Craft designs for static timing analysis, power and noise analysis and back-end verification.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BSEE (MSEE preferred) or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in large VLSI physical design implementation on 5nm, 4nm and 3nm technology.
Your successful track record of delivering designs to production is a requirement.
Shown experience in the following areas: Power, Performance and Area improvement Initiatives is a plus.
Already a validated strong power user of P&R, Timing analysis, Physical Verification and IR Drop Analysis CAD tools from Synopsys (ICC2/DC/PT/STAR-RC/ICV), Cadence (Innovus, Tempus, SeaHawk) and Mentor Graphics.
Deep understanding of custom macro blocks such as RAMs, CAMs, high-speed IO drivers, PLLs.
Confirmed prior experience in timing closure, clock/power distribution and analysis, RC extraction and correlation, place/route and tapeout solutions.
To be successful you should possess strong analytical and debugging skills required.
* Proficiency using Python, Perl, Tcl, Make scripting is helpful.
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 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 May 18, 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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Translate your PD skills into PERM language
Your tape-out experience, floorplanning work, and timing closure skills map to specific DOL job duty language. Align your resume to the exact duties your employer will list on the PERM application to avoid labor certification delays from mismatched documentation.
Target fabless and IDM companies with PERM history
Search OFLC PERM disclosure data for employers who have certified physical design or VLSI engineering roles in the past two years. Companies that have done it before understand the process and are less likely to abandon sponsorship midway.
Verify your EB-2 eligibility before accepting EB-3 offers
If you hold a master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates move faster for most countries, and the advanced-degree requirement is straightforward for most Senior Physical Design Engineer candidates.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer's PERM application must certify wages at or above this threshold, so understanding it protects you in negotiations.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Physical Design Engineer roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. The platform surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing records so you're applying to companies already set up to run the PERM process.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once the PERM is certified and your priority date is current, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 petition and the I-485 adjustment of status application. This can shorten total processing time significantly for candidates in countries without severe backlog issues.
Green Card Senior Physical Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Physical Design Engineer roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply. EB-2 covers candidates with a master's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, which describes most senior-level physical design hires. EB-3 covers professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree. Employers in the semiconductor industry routinely sponsor both categories because the role meets the specialty occupation and advanced-degree requirements under PERM labor certification rules.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new approvals annually, requiring a lottery for most applicants and lasting a maximum of six years without an approved I-140. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 stage begins, making early employer conversations essential.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Senior Physical Design Engineer candidate?
The employer drives the PERM filing, but you need to meet the minimum requirements documented in the job description exactly as written. Any credential gaps, such as a degree in a tangentially related field or experience that doesn't match the stated duties, can trigger a DOL audit. Before your employer files, review the ETA-9089 job description carefully and confirm your qualifications align with every listed requirement.
How can I find Senior Physical Design Engineer jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Physical Design Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already completed PERM certifications for similar positions, which is a reliable indicator that they have internal HR processes and immigration counsel in place. Applying to companies with no prior PERM history often means educating them on the process during your job search, which adds risk and delay.
Does country of birth affect my green card timeline as a Senior Physical Design Engineer?
Yes. If you were born in India or China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs can extend wait times by years beyond the PERM and I-140 stages due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visa numbers. Candidates born in other countries face significantly shorter waits. Reviewing the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly helps you track your priority date and plan status maintenance, such as H-1B extensions under AC21 portability rules.