Senior Calibre CAD Engineer

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 of EDA/CAD infrastructure and requires strong interpersonal skills due to the support nature of the job.

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 foundry support, 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 Cadence Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extraction, 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 expertise in Calibre to support, enhance, and debug foundry DRC and Antenna techfiles.
• Ability to implement NVIDIA-specific DFM and DRC rules using Calibre's SVRF and to add voltage-dependent modification/rules.
• Ability to analyze Calibre runs and determine long poles in the runs.
• Great interpersonal skills and passion for providing excellent end-user support.

Benefits

• Base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.
• Eligibility for equity and additional benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Additional Information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 29, 2025.
• NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.