VLSI CAD Engineer

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA

87d • $136,000 - $212,750

About The Position

Today, we are tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which NVIDIA’s GPUs act as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what has 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 of dedicated engineers developing the custom circuits that help power NVIDIA’s next generation of AI chips. You will have the chance to create novel flows for circuit design and verification to help expedite chip development.

Requirements

• MS in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of CAD flow developments and design methodology in VLSI.
• Good programming skills in multiple languages (Bash, TCL, Python, Perl, Makefile).
• Prior experience with development, testing and deployment of EDA tools.
• Self-starter with passion for growth, real enthusiasm for continuous learning and sharing findings across the team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with industry standard EDA tools like HSPICE, PrimeSim-XA, ESP, NanoTime/PrimeTime, Totem/SeaHawk.
• Knowledge of DC/Transient, Cross corner PVT and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Previous work in VLSI, ASIC, or EDA is a definite plus.
• Ability to use the latest AI tools to improve design productivity.
• Experience in evaluating CAD products and driving EDA vendors to meet the team’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Developing scalable CAD solutions for a dynamic roadmap.
• Employ good software engineering practices to develop efficient EDA/CAD tools for chip development.
• Build flows and methodology around vendor EDA tools to streamline circuit design and verification workflows.
• Support circuit design engineers to automate design tasks.
• Work closely with design and CAD engineers to support the existing development infrastructure, identify improvements and solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across geographies: circuit design, layout, technology teams, and 3rd party EDA tool vendors.

Benefits

• Equity and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees