Senior Software Engineer, CAD Tool Development - Circuits

NVIDIA•Us, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Software/CAD Tool Engineer to join their Circuits Solutions Group. This role involves building solutions to enhance the productivity and efficiency of custom circuit designs. The engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure the robustness of designs that impact all product lines. The position focuses on developing and maintaining cutting-edge EDA/CAD tools for chip development, including data storage, UI design, testing, development, deployment, and maintenance.

Requirements

B.Sc./M.Sc. preferred in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Good programming skills in multiple languages (C++, Tcl, Python, or other scripting languages (such as Perl, Shell)).
Prior experience with tool development including GUI, database management, testing and deployment is required.
Familiar with different AI models for code development and code reviews.
Familiar with using MCP, agent skills, agent orchestrations, spec-driven development.
Excellent interpersonal skills, quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EDA tools like ICC2, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, and Innovus is a plus.
Previous work with VLSI, ASIC. EDA, Silicon data is a definite plus.
Enjoy working collaboratively across multiple levels, teams, and regions to advance a shared mission.
Effective interpersonal and technical presentation skills.
Passion and drive for continuous learning by exploring new technologies, sharing insights with teammates, and applying new knowledge to improve team outcomes.

Responsibilities

Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving Pre-silicon and Post Silicon hardware design and related data.
Support projects with applications ranging from silicon data analysis, process variation analysis, VLSI design analysis, timing analysis etc.
Employ good software engineering practices to develop leading-edge EDA/CAD tools for chip development.
Work closely with Backend engineers to support the existing development infrastructure, identify possible improvements and solutions.
Be directly responsible for the full life-cycle of tool development including data storage design, UI design, testing, development, deployment, and maintenance.
Work with other team members and other DA teams to bring state of the art software solutions and practices to the team.