Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Perl @ 4
Debugging @ 4
AI @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
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 user support for EDA tools and process technologies. #LI-Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
- Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution: explain user errors to designers; explain techfile errors to the foundry support team; and explain tool errors to EDA partners.
- Custom edit foundry techfiles to define and implement NVIDIA design methodologies.
- Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extraction tools, and SPICE simulation tools.
- 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 and Cadence SKILL.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience); MS preferred.
- 5+ years of work experience.
- Basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
- Excellent programming skills; experience with Perl and Cadence SKILL.
- Strong background and expertise in Calibre to support, enhance, and debug foundry DRC and Antenna techfiles.
- Implement NVIDIA-specific DFM and DRC rules using Calibre's SVRF.
- Add NVIDIA-specific voltage dependent modifications/rules using Calibre's SVRF.
- Ability to analyze Calibre runs and determine long poles in runs.
- Good interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent end-user support.
Compensation
- Base salary range (Level 3): 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD.
- Base salary range (Level 4): 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD.
- You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits).
Additional information
- Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 22, 2026.
- NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
- NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment.