CareerPlan

Applied Machine Learning Engineer, AI for VLSI Design - New College Grad 2026

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$116k–$184k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Build AI-driven software systems for circuit design automation, combining algorithms, deep learning models, and agentic workflows to accelerate end-to-end design automation for custom circuits.

Role type

Applied Machine Learning Engineer (VLSI/EDA)

Builds

AI-driven software systems for circuit design automation

Domain

Semiconductor / Electronic Design Automation (EDA)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Combinatorial Optimization, Agentic AI, Large Language Models, Machine Learning for Chip Design & EDA, Algorithms/Data Structures, Python, C++

Preferred skills

Large-scale EDA software development, CMOS layout drawing, Schematic-to-layout translation, DRC/LVS compliance

Technologies

Python, C++, Deep Learning, Agentic Workflows

Responsibilities

Work on Pre-silicon and Post Silicon custom circuit design projects; Research and implement frontier solutions in electronic design automation; Build and innovate agentic AI solutions for VLSI design problems; Analyze datasets, validate hypotheses, and design models to achieve desired Quality of Results (QOR).