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From the employer's careers site First seen 18 May 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA Santa Clara On-site senior full-time

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Description

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join our growing and multifaceted group of diverse individuals responsible for handling significant high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs. As a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, you will perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high-speed SerDes, Analog to Digital converters, and ESD structures designs in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.

You will work cross-functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products. You will take part in floor planning, custom layout, and verifying against design rules and schematics.

To be successful in this role, you should have a BSEE or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in Mask and Layout Design. You should have a deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies and be an authority with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso.

You should also have experience running and debugging with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Prime-yield. You should be able to work optimally in a team, have good interpersonal skills, passion, and positive energy. Proficient in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Skill.

You should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows and the ability to customize decks.

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

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Skills

Required

  • BSEE
  • Mask and Layout Design
  • Cadence custom circuit design tools
  • Virtuoso
  • Dracula
  • Hercules
  • Calibre
  • Prime-yield
  • Perl
  • Python
  • Skill
  • DRC and LVS checking flows
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