Research Scientist, AI Accelerator Design and VLSI
NVIDIA
About the Role
NVIDIA Research is searching for a world-class new college grad PhD researcher to drive groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI HW/SW Co-Design, AI Hardware Accelerator Architecture, IC Design Methodology, and VLSI Design.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to novel research advancing the state-of-the-art in AI accelerator design.
- Research creative and innovative ASIC and VLSI design techniques and/or novel digital VLSI circuits.
- Apply machine learning, generative AI, and innovative tools and methodologies to automated ASIC and VLSI design tool flows.
- Research and develop creative and innovative numerical methods for quantization, sparsity, or tensor decomposition grounded in computer arithmetic fundamentals and digital VLSI circuits.
- Collaborate on the development of research prototype testchips.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and hardware team members in research and product teams.
- Publish and present original research, speak at conferences and events.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- VLSI Implementation Skills: Experience in hardware design with proficiency with modern EDA tool flows.
- Programming & Systems Skills: Proficiency in at least two of Python, PyTorch, C++, SystemVerilog, or CUDA.
- Publications in top circuit, architecture, and/or AI/ML venues.
- Domain & Technical Expertise: PhD research experience in either VLSI (e.g., digital VLSI circuits and chip design methodologies), computer architecture, and/or numerical algorithms for AI model HW/SW co-design.
Qualifications
- Excellent self-motivation.
- High degree of creativity.
- Passion for research.
- Collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a research team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience communicating technical work (e.g., academic presentations, poster sessions).
- Ability to synthesize and explain complex technical concepts.
Base salary range: 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD.
Eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications accepted at least until February 9, 2026.