CAD Engineer

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 108,000-184,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 3 Communication @ 3 Perl @ 3 Debugging @ 3

Details

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles, provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors, and develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide. The role involves both development and support and requires strong scripting skills and good interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
  • Support and maintain CAD/EDA tools used by IC design teams.
  • Create and set up a regression environment to test various decks before they are released to designers.
  • Identify and document changes between different versions of decks as received from foundries.
  • Document customizations done to the decks and communicate changes to the design community.
  • 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 Python to automate design and support workflows.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); MS preferred.
  • 2+ years of work experience.
  • Basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
  • Strong background in Python and Perl; excellent programming and scripting skills.
  • Experience with Cadence SKILL scripting.
  • Understanding of version control systems (preferably Perforce).
  • Understanding of regression testing methodology.
  • Experience supporting and maintaining EDA/CAD tools and working with foundry techfiles.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; passionate about providing excellent end-user support.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: 108,000 USD - 184,000 USD (determined based on location, experience, and internal pay equity).
  • Eligible for equity and company benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Additional Information

  • Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 29, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.