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NVIDIA · 2 months ago

Senior Physical Verification Engineer, VLSI Implementation

NVIDIA is a leader in AI technology, pushing the boundaries of computing with their innovative GPUs. They are seeking a Senior Physical Verification Engineer to develop methodologies for physical verification of graphics processors and SOCs, ensuring successful tape-out and collaboration with design teams.

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Responsibilities

Developing physical verification methodologies for implementation of graphics processors and SOCs
Responsible for physical verification and debugging of reticle-sized chips, and for coordinating with the PNR team to achieve SOL tape-out
Participate in developing physical verification flows for new technologies - DRC, LVS, Antenna flows - improving automation and expert workflows
Work with design teams to improve overall DRC feedback and correlation improvement

Qualification

Physical VerificationDRC/LVS/Antenna flowsICVCalibre runsetsPython/Perl scriptingEDA implementation toolsChip design knowledgeWorkflow automationVirtuosoICWeb exposure

Required

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 4+ years of physical implementation experience with 2+ years in physical verification
Familiar with aspects of chip design including Floor planning, Clock and Power distribution, Place and Route, Integration and Verification
Strong knowledge and experience with Physical Verification debug of shorts/compare results across DRC/LVS/Antenna related issues in both PV signoff tools as well as EDA implementation tools (ICC2/Innovus/other)
Direct experience with ICV and Calibre runsets for physical verification of DRC/LVS/Antenna
Proficient in writing DRC/LVS rules, including advanced checks tailored to specific design requirements for ICV and CALIBRE tools
Good scripting and programming skills in Python/Perl or other related automation languages

Preferred

TSMC A16 rules and tape-out experience is preferred
Exposure to Virtuoso or ICWeb platforms, AI application to PV analysis or workflows, workflow automation experience

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Company

NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.09B
Key Investors
ARPA-EARK Investment ManagementSoftBank Vision Fund
2023-05-09Grant· $5M
2022-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-02-18Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jensen Huang
Founder and CEO
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Michael Kagan
Chief Technology Officer
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