Role at a glance
- Salary
- $132K – $235.8K/yr
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in Mask and Layout Design.
- Education
- Have a BSEE or equivalent experience.
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Role Summary
The Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer will join a growing group responsible for high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs in sub-micron CMOS technologies. The role supports integration of mixed-signal functions into VLSI products through physical layout, planning, and verification.
What You'll Do
- Perform physical layout for PLLs, high-speed SerDes, analog-to-digital converters, and ESD structures
- Work cross-functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products
- Participate in floor planning and custom layout
- Verify designs against design rules and schematics
- Run and debug layout verification tools
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View full postingQualifications
BSEE or equivalent experience; minimum of 7+ years of Mask and Layout Design experience; deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies; proficiency with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso; experience with Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield; proficiency in Perl, Python, and SKILL; knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows and ability to customize decks.
Required
- BSEE or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in Mask and Layout Design
- Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
- Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso
- Experience running and debugging 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
Original job description
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Original job description
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NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked 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. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to take on, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Are you a Mask Layout Design Engineer? If yes, We would love to hear from you! We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, someone who is excited to join a growing and dynamic group of diverse individuals responsible for handling meaningful high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs.
What you'll be doing:
Performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high speed SerDes, Analog to Digital converters, ESD structures designs in groundbreaking sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.
You'll work cross functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products.
Take part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics.
What we need to see:
Have a BSEE or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in Mask and Layout Design.
Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
You are an authority with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso.
Experience running and debugging with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield.
You are able to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills, passion and positive energy.
Proficient in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc.
Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks.
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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 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 4, and 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.About the company
NVIDIA
Large Enterprise
NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.
NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.