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Circuit Design Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineering category, requiring a relevant bachelor's degree and a U.S. job offer. Canadians present their support letter at the U.S. port of entry; Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. The TN process involves no government filing or prevailing wage requirements.
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We are now hiring for a Circuit Design Engineer for Standard Cell and/or ROM. NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. NVIDIA's 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 — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the best people in the world. We're rapidly growing our research and development for Inference. We specialize in developing GPU-accelerated Deep Learning software. Researchers around the world are using NVIDIA GPUs to power a revolution in Deep Learning and enabling breakthroughs in numerous areas.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Be Doing
- Work on the cutting edge standard cell libraries and/or custom ROM (Read Only Memory) modules in deep submicron technologies.
- Drive the concepts of the transistor level standard cell circuit design, modeling and performance analysis process.
- Lead the function/feasibility verification of new ROM designs and the setup of new design flows.
- Provide creative new insights to support existing tools and flows and develop new simulations to perform design margin evaluations.
- Collaborate with cross function teams with regards to standard cell design improvement opportunities. We will improve on our quality checks on the libraries.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Strong background in deep submicron process issues.
- Deep understanding of the design and verification of standard cell libraries and/or custom ROMs.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools.
- Experience with running EM/IR, aging, noise, margin, and high sigma variation simulations.
- Hands-on experience of DRC/LVS debug.
- Experience of designing flip flops, level shifters, math cells and/or custom ROMs, register files, SRAM.
- Strong proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
- Excellent teamwork, communication and analytical skills.
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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 8, 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 hiring for a Circuit Design Engineer for Standard Cell and/or ROM. NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. NVIDIA's 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 — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the best people in the world. We're rapidly growing our research and development for Inference. We specialize in developing GPU-accelerated Deep Learning software. Researchers around the world are using NVIDIA GPUs to power a revolution in Deep Learning and enabling breakthroughs in numerous areas.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Be Doing
- Work on the cutting edge standard cell libraries and/or custom ROM (Read Only Memory) modules in deep submicron technologies.
- Drive the concepts of the transistor level standard cell circuit design, modeling and performance analysis process.
- Lead the function/feasibility verification of new ROM designs and the setup of new design flows.
- Provide creative new insights to support existing tools and flows and develop new simulations to perform design margin evaluations.
- Collaborate with cross function teams with regards to standard cell design improvement opportunities. We will improve on our quality checks on the libraries.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Strong background in deep submicron process issues.
- Deep understanding of the design and verification of standard cell libraries and/or custom ROMs.
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools.
- Experience with running EM/IR, aging, noise, margin, and high sigma variation simulations.
- Hands-on experience of DRC/LVS debug.
- Experience of designing flip flops, level shifters, math cells and/or custom ROMs, register files, SRAM.
- Strong proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
- Excellent teamwork, communication and analytical skills.
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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 8, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Circuit Design Engineer
Document your degree-to-role alignment
TN visa approval hinges on your engineering degree matching the Circuit Design Engineer title. If your degree is in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering, make that explicit in your credentials package before applying to any U.S. employer.
Target employers with recent visa sponsorship experience
Semiconductor firms, defense contractors, and hardware-focused tech companies frequently sponsor work visas for circuit engineers. Prioritize employers with recent visa filings and those whose job postings mention USMCA or work visa sponsorship, signaling they have experience navigating sponsorship processes and understand visa requirements.
Search TN-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Circuit Design Engineer openings by employers who actively sponsor TN visas. This cuts out the guesswork of approaching companies unfamiliar with the USMCA engineering category.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
Your employer's support letter must specify your role as a Circuit Design Engineer, describe the work in engineering terms, confirm the bachelor's degree requirement, and state the temporary nature of the position. Vague letters are the leading cause of TN denials at the port of entry.
Understand the Canadian versus Mexican filing difference
Canadian citizens apply directly at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance airport and receive same-day decisions. Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview, which adds weeks to the timeline. Factor this into your start-date negotiations with employers.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny on hybrid roles
Roles blending circuit design with product management or sales engineering sometimes face TN challenges because the job looks generalist. Ensure your offer letter emphasizes hands-on design work, not cross-functional responsibilities, to keep the application firmly in the Engineering category.
Circuit Design Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Circuit Design Engineers fall under the USMCA's Engineering professional category, which covers roles requiring theoretical and practical application of engineering sciences. Your job offer must specify engineering duties and your degree must be in a directly related field such as Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering. Hybrid titles that mix design with non-engineering functions can create classification issues, so the offer letter wording matters.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Circuit Design Engineer positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no government filing requirement, making it faster and less administratively burdensome than H-1B visa for both you and your employer. Canadian applicants can receive approval at the port of entry on the day of travel with a support letter from their employer. H-1B requires a lottery selection, a lengthy USCIS petition process, and employer-paid filing fees that TN does not require.
Where can I find Circuit Design Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers that sponsor TN visas. Searching there filters out roles from companies unfamiliar with the USMCA engineering category, so you spend less time educating recruiters and more time advancing through interviews at employers already prepared to support your TN application.
What documents do I need to apply for a TN visa as a Circuit Design Engineer?
You need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a detailed employer support letter describing your Circuit Design Engineer duties in engineering terms, proof of your bachelor's degree in a qualifying field, and evidence of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Canadian citizens present these at a U.S. port of entry. Mexican nationals submit them at a U.S. consulate as part of the visa interview process.
Can my employer renew my TN status if the project extends beyond the initial period?
Yes. TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and temporary intent. Your employer initiates the renewal either at a port of entry, through USCIS by filing Form I-129, or at a U.S. consulate for Mexican nationals. There is no limit on the number of renewals, making TN a stable long-term option for circuit engineers with ongoing U.S. project work.