Senior Implementation Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Implementation Methodology Engineer for its VLSI team. The role involves leading synthesis methodology development in the RTL2GDS pipeline and supporting advanced-node chip development.

The engineer will own and continuously improve the end-to-end RTL2GDS implementation methodology, covering synthesis, place & route, CTS, and equivalence checking for advanced-node CPU builds.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate new EDA tools and process node capabilities, delivering adoption recommendations
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams and EDA vendors like Synopsys and Cadence
• Define and enforce implementation methodology standards across development teams
• Build and complete experiments to compare flows, engine settings, and optimization strategies
• Drive aggressive PPA targets throughout the full implementation cycle
• Architect and build automation frameworks to reduce manual engineering effort
• Identify and eliminate systemic efficiency bottlenecks across the implementation flow
• Partner with various teams to surface PPA opportunities early

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC implementation methodology and EDA tool/flow development
• Deep expertise in the complete RTL2GDS flow
• Proficiency with EDA tools from Synopsys and/or Cadence
• Strong scripting skills in Python, TCL, Perl, and/or Make
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical initiatives
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.