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Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer - High Performance Designs

2 Weeks ago • 2-5 Years • Research & Development • $136,000 PA - $264,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer for high-performance designs (CPUs and GPUs). Responsibilities include driving next-generation physical design for optimal PPA (Performance, Power, Area), exploring design spaces, floor planning, synthesis, physical implementation, and timing closure. Collaboration with cross-functional teams (Architecture and RTL) to solve complex design problems and develop new methodologies is crucial. The role demands expertise in EDA tools, deep sub-micron process nodes, and high-performance design issues (timing, power, area, congestion).
Must have:
  • 5+ yrs exp (BS) or 2+ yrs exp (MS) in physical design
  • Experience in physical synthesis, floor planning, P&R, timing closure
  • Understanding of hardware architecture and RTL/logic design
  • Expertise in industry-standard EDA tools
Good to have:
  • Background in high-performance designs (CPUs, GPUs)
  • Understanding of high-performance design issues and solutions
  • Knowledge of high-speed clock distribution and DFT logic impact
  • Knowledge of circuits, SPICE, methodology/flow development, and automation
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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 which are hard to solve, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human inventiveness and intelligence.

We are now looking for a motivated ASIC Physical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. If you want to challenge yourself and be a part of something great, join us today! 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 which are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human inventiveness and intelligence.

What you'll be doing:

  • Drive next generation physical design work to achieve best in class PPA for high-performance designs, e.g. Nvidia’s CPUs and GPUs.

  • Explore design space, create optimum floorplan, drive synthesis, physical implementation, and timing closure by understanding arch/logic as well as dataflow and exhibiting craftsmanship.

  • Work in a cross-functional environment interacting with multiple teams, including Architecture and RTL team, to solve complex design problems as well as build new methodologies and flows.

What we need to see:

  • BS (or equivalent experience) in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years experience or MS (or equivalent experience) with 2+ years experience in physical design and implementation.

  • Hands-on experience in physical synthesis, floor planning, P&R, and timing closure of high-performance designs with a focus on improving PPA (Performance, Power, Area).

  • Good understanding of hardware architecture and RTL/logic design for timing closure, specifically experience in critical timing path planning and crafting.

  • Expertise and hands-on knowledge of industry standard EDA tools for Synthesis, P&R and Timing.

  • Knowledge of deep sub-micron process nodes and hands-on experience in modeling and converging high-performance designs in these nodes.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in high-performance designs, such as CPUs, GPUs or Large Cache design implementation and timing convergence.

  • Understanding of high-performance design issues (timing, power, area, congestions, etc.) and methods/techniques to address those.

  • Understanding of high-speed clock distribution and planning as well as impact of DFT logic in timing convergence.

  • Knowledge of circuits and SPICE, as well as experience in methodology and/or flow development and automation.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 264,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.


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