Description
We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join our team of diverse individuals responsible for handling high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs.
NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI , the next era of computing.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of Circuit designers and mask designers
- Perform physical layout for digital and mixed-signal functions like clock generators, op-amps, sensors, security circuits, power delivery circuits in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools
- Customize designs for integration in VLSI products with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers
- Floor plan, create custom layouts, and verify against design rules and schematics
- Fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- At least 7+ years of hands-on layout design experience
- Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
- Validated experience with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso
- Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre
- Leadership experience mentoring and assisting junior mask designers, implementing standard processes for the team, and keeping checklists for optimal layout design
- Communicate with diverse teams of mask designers across geographies and timezones
- Ability to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills, and positive energy
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, Skill, etc. is a plus
- Knowledge of layout automation is a definite plus
The expected base salary range for this position is $132,000 - $207,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.