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NVIDIA · 14 hours ago

Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer

positionUS, CA, Santa Clara
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

NVIDIA is a pioneer in bringing groundbreaking technology to new markets, and they are seeking a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join their diverse team. The role involves working collaboratively with circuit designers and mask designers to perform physical layout for digital and mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS technologies.

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Responsibilities

The role entails working collaboratively and multi-functionally 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
You'll work with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products
Job duties will include floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics
Fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions

Qualification

Cadence toolsAnalog circuit layoutDRCLVS verificationScripting languagesLeadership experienceInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

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 team of mask designers across geographies and timezones
Ability to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills and positive energy

Preferred

Proficiency in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc. is a plus
Knowledge of layout automation is a definite plus

Benefits

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Company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
dateFounded in 1993
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nvidia.com

H1B Sponsorship

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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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