Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • $168,000 PA - $310,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA's global circuits team seeks a Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer to develop and implement novel integrated photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing applications. This role involves developing physical design methodologies for graphics processors and SOCs, creating solutions for state-of-the-art physical design challenges, and participating in the development of flows and tool methodologies for chip floorplan, waveguide routing, pcell development, chip assembly, and back-end verification. Responsibilities include conducting chip layout circuit design, circuit checking, and device evaluation and characterization. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on lab experience with silicon evaluation, debugging, and bring-up.
Must have:
  • MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years Physical Design Engineering experience
  • Expertise in Floor planning, Place & Route, Verification
  • Hierarchical design approach knowledge
  • Proficiency in EDA tools and scripting languages (Perl, Python, C++)
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We are part of the global circuits team at NVIDIA that design the state-of-the-art GPUs for all applications such as supercomputers, gaming consoles and self driving cars. Come join us in our mission to Engineer the next generation of best-in-class products. Our teams focus is on architecture and design of CMOS and Silicon-Photonics high-speed chip interfaces (NVLink, IEEE, PCIE, USB, OIF) and other complex photonic functions. Strong hands-on experience in the lab with silicon evaluation, debugging, characterization, and bring up. Do you want to work on leading-edge problems alongside some of the most forward-thinking people in the world?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. Join our team with varied strengths today!

What you will be doing:

  • Work on the development and layout of novel integrated photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing applications.

  • Developing physical design methodologies for implementation of graphics processors and SOCs.

  • Key responsibility includes developing unique and creative solutions to the state of the art physical design problems that are needed for NVIDIA chips.

  • Participate in developing flow and tool methodologies for chip floorplan, waveguide routing, pcell deveploment, chip assembly, and back-end verification across multiple projects.

  • Conduct chip layout circuit design, circuit checking, and device evaluation and characterization.

What we need to see:

  • MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Physical Design Engineering

  • Familiar with aspects of chip design including Floor planning, Clock and Power distribution, Place and Route, Integration and Verification.

  • Strong background with hierarchical design approach, top-down design.

  • Familiar with various process related design issues including Design for Yield and Manufacturability, EM and IR closure and thermal management.

  • You'll need to have expertise and in-depth knowledge of industry standard EDA tools.

  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, such as, Perl, Python, and C++.

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

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 310,500 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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