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From the employer's careers site First seen 31 Oct 2026 · Still live on 3 Nov 2026

Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer

NVIDIA Santa Clara, CA senior full-time

Salary

132,000 USD – 207,000 USD for Level 4 per year

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Description

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join a growing team responsible for handling high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs.

Job Summary: As a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, you will perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLLs, high-speed SerDes, and Analog to Digital converters 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions using Cadence tools
  • Work cross-functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs
  • Take part in floor planning, custom layout, and verifying against design rules and schematics

Requirements:

  • BSEE or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7+ years of industry experience in Mask and Layout Design
  • Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
  • Expertise with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso
  • Experience with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Skill
  • Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks

Salary: The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 132,000 USD – 207,000 USD for Level 4; and 148,000 USD – 235,750 USD for Level 5.

Benefits: You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Skills

Required

  • Cadence
  • Virtuoso
  • Dracula
  • Hercules
  • Calibre
  • Primeyield
  • Perl
  • Python
  • Skill
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