Senior System Software Engineer, AI Chip Design

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics and accelerated computing for over 25 years, and they are seeking a Senior System Software Engineer to develop and deploy AI agents for VLSI design. The role involves creating AI solutions that enhance VLSI design efficiency, collaborating on algorithms, and analyzing data to improve design methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Create and integrate AI agents to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and quality of VLSI design flows
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of algorithms and models that can optimize VLSI design processes
• Contribute to the development of software tools and frameworks that support the integration of AI in VLSI design
• Analyze and interpret data to identify patterns and insights that can inform the development of AI-driven design methodologies
• Stay ahead of the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and VLSI build to continuously improve our solutions

Requirements:

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience building AI-driven software systems, ideally applied to complex engineering workflows
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience developing production-quality systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and applying AI agents or learning-based decision systems (e.g., RL, planning, LLM-based agents) to optimize processes
• Proficiency with modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and data-driven model development
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex design challenges into agent-driven solutions
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in software and AI development
• Proficiency in standard methodologies for software development, including version control, testing, and CI/CD
• Deeply interested in learning disparate concepts and putting them together in innovative new ways