Senior Software Engineer, CAD Automation

Details

For over two decades, NVIDIA has been transforming how the world computes — from pioneering the GPU in 1999 to powering today's AI revolution. We are a company that thrives on collective innovation, where diverse perspectives drive breakthrough solutions in Graphics, Data Center, and Artificial Intelligence. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment and collaborate across teams to build technology that amplifies human potential.

This role is for a Software/CAD engineer focused on building solutions to boost productivity and efficiency of custom circuit designs. You will engage with multi-functional teams to ensure robustness of designs that impact product lines across the company.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-functional team on projects involving pre-silicon and post-silicon hardware design and related data.
• Support circuit design engineers by automating typical design tasks and improving efficiency.
• Build flows and methodology around vendor EDA tools and design collaterals to streamline design and verification workflows.
• Work closely with design engineers to support existing development infrastructure, identify improvements, and implement solutions.
• Employ good software engineering practices to develop complex and scalable systems.

Requirements

• MS/PhD preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in VLSI CAD flows and methodology; prior VLSI experience is required.
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages (C++, Tcl, Python, Makefile or other scripting languages).
• Good interpersonal skills; quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Preferred / Ways to stand out

• Experience with design collaterals such as .v, .gv, .lib, gds, etc.
• Enjoy working across multiple levels and teams across organizations.
• Effective interpersonal and technical presentation skills.
• Self-starter with passion for growth, continuous learning, and sharing findings across the team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
• Eligible for equity and company benefits.

Additional information

• Office policy: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).
• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 22, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment.