Senior Software Engineer, CAD Tool Development

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Research & Development • $136,000 PA - $264,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer in CAD Tool Development at NVIDIA, you will be building solutions to enhance the productivity and efficiency of custom circuit designs. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure design robustness across all product lines. Responsibilities include automating design tasks, building workflows around vendor EDA tools, supporting existing development infrastructure, and employing best software engineering practices to develop scalable systems. This role involves pre-silicon and post-silicon hardware design and data handling, working closely with design engineers to improve processes and address challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in VLSI CAD flows, proficiency in multiple programming languages (C++, Tcl, Python, etc.), and experience with tool development, testing, and deployment.
Must have:
  • 3+ years VLSI CAD experience
  • Proficiency in C++, Tcl, Python
  • Tool development, testing, deployment experience
  • Experience with design collaterals (.v, .gv, .lib, gds)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good to have:
  • MS/PhD in Computer Science/Engineering
  • Experience with ASIC or EDA
  • Effective technical presentation skills
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you will be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join our dynamic team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

We are currently looking for a Software/CAD engineer to join our team! In this role you'll be building solutions to boost productivity and efficiency of our custom circuit designs. You will be engaging with multi-functional teams to ensure the robustness of the designs that will have direct impact across all product lines.

What you'll be doing:

  • Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving Pre-silicon and Post Silicon hardware design and related data

  • Support circuit design engineers to automate typical design tasks and improve efficiency

  • Build flows and methodology around vendor EDA tool and design collaterals to streamline design and verification workflows

  • Work closely with design engineers to support the existing development infrastructure, identify possible improvements and solutions

  • Employ good software engineering practices to develop complex and scalable systems

What we need to see:

  • MS/PhD preferred in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience

  • 3+ years of experience in VLSI CAD flows and methodology

  • Good programming skills in multiple languages (C++, Tcl, Python, Makefile or other scripting languages)

  • Prior experience with tool development, testing and deployment is required

  • Good interpersonal skills, quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Previous work in VLSI, ASIC, or EDA is a definite plus

  • Experience with design collaterals such as .v, .gv, .lib, gds, etc...

  • Enjoy working with multiple levels and teams across organizations

  • Effective interpersonal and technical presentation skills

  • Self-starter with passion for growth, real enthusiasm for continuous learning and sharing findings across the team

NVIDIA is a pioneer in bringing groundbreaking technology to new markets. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

#LI-Hybrid

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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