NVIDIA · 9 hours ago
Circuits Timing Engineer - New College Grad 2026
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$116K/yr - $190K/yrNVIDIA is a leader in AI computing, known for its innovation in computer graphics and accelerated computing. They are seeking a motivated Timing Engineer to join their Circuit Solutions Group, responsible for timing analysis and signoff of custom circuit macros, as well as collaborating with various teams to improve timing convergence flows.
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Responsibilities
Participate in groundbreaking processor design in deep submicron technologies
Work as part of a global circuits team alongside circuit designers to drive timing analysis and signoff of custom circuit macros (digital, semi-custom and analog mixed-signal)
Apply knowledge and experience to standardize improving timing convergence flows while working with methodology teams
Develop timing models and methodology for innovative and unique custom macro designs
Validate timing of custom circuit designs using STA tools including PrimeTime, Tempus and various SPICE simulation tools
Work with circuit designers, tool developers, and timing methodology teams to validate macro level timing accuracy and correctness
Work with PD, DFX, Clocks, and other teams on timing signoff strategy, timing constraints, timing and power convergence, DFT, as well as timing ECO implementation
Qualification
Required
MS or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge of industry standard STA tools such as Primetime, Tempus, and other timing analysis tools
Basic knowledge in timing constraints generation and management
Basic level understanding of transistor-level circuits and SPICE simulations for correlating to STA and noise results
Experience in analysis and fixing of timing paths through ECOs including crosstalk and glitch noise
Knowledge in process variation effect modeling and experience in design convergence in multi GHz deep submicron technology
Familiarity with clocking specs such as jitter, IR drop, skew, crosstalk, etc
Understanding of extracted timing models, and the usage of .libs in Primetime
Preferred
Understanding of DFT logic and experience with DFT timing signoff for various modes e.g., shift, capture, BIST, etc
Knowledge of timing closure strategies for digital logic/macros part of AMS designs/IPs
Experience in critical path planning and crafting, methodology, flow automation, and automation
Knowledge of deep sub-micron process nodes, and modeling and converging timing in these nodes
Strong scripting skills for flow automation; experience with TCL, Python is a plus
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