NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors. And you will develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide!
A successful candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone who enjoys writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in Skill, Perl and C++ is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills.
What youll be doing:
Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles. Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution:
We use a variety of standard off-the-shelf EDA tools at NVIDIA. You would be responsible for supporting and maintaining CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.
Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.
Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
Write scripts using perl, Cadence SKILL, and C++.
What we need to see:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); MS preferred 2 plus year of work experience A basic understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design. Excellent programming skills; experience with perl, Cadence SKILL, C++, tcl. Great interpersonal skills Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.
NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If youre a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 22, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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