Senior CAD Engineer, Physical Design

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • $136,000 PA - $264,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA's Advanced Technologies Group seeks a Senior CAD Engineer for their Standard Cell Library development team. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing standard cell templates in new process technologies, defining DFM methodologies, improving library validation and release flow, scripting in Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++, collaborating with vendors on tool evaluation and bug resolution, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong EE background, in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts, VLSI design, and a passion for coding. Locations include Austin, TX, and Santa Clara, CA.
Must have:
  • B.S./M.S. in EE or equivalent
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Deep understanding of MOSFETs, CMOS layout, VLSI design
  • Standard cell design & layout experience
  • Proficiency in Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, C++
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
Perks:
  • Highly competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Job Details

We are now hiring for a Senior CAD Engineer. 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 that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today.

The Advanced Technologies Group is looking to hire a Senior CAD Engineer in our Standard Cell Library development team. Do you have a proven EE background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design and enjoy working on the cutting edge of process technologies? Must have a passion for writing code! If you answer yes to the above, then we have a job that might be a good fit for you! The job will be at our sites in Austin, TX, or Santa Clara, CA.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop and optimize standard cell templates in new process technologies.

  • Define and promote design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies.

  • Improve library validation and release flow.

  • Write scripts using Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.

  • Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, resolve bugs and improve usability.

  • Partner with cross functional teams to continuously improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.

What We Need To See:

  • Hold a B.S or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 5 years industry experience.

  • Have an in-depth understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.

  • Experience working with standard cell design & layout.

  • Great interpersonal skills.

  • A passion for providing excellent support for end-users.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

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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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