Senior Software Engineer, CAD Automation

Details

For over two decades, NVIDIA has been at the forefront of transforming how the world computes — from pioneering the GPU in 1999 to powering today's AI revolution. NVIDIA is seeking a Software/CAD engineer to build solutions that boost productivity and efficiency of custom circuit designs. You will engage with multi-functional teams to ensure the robustness of designs that impact all product lines. This role is listed as hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).

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/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in VLSI CAD flows and methodology.
• Prior experience and background in VLSI 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.
• Experience with vendor EDA tools and building automation flows and methodologies.
• Effective interpersonal and technical presentation skills.
• Enjoy working across multiple levels and teams; self-starter with passion for continuous learning and sharing findings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 136000 USD - 212750 USD (determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
• Eligible for equity and company benefits (link to NVIDIA benefits provided in original posting).

Additional information

• Application acceptance at least until August 15, 2025.
• The posting indicates a hybrid office policy (#LI-Hybrid).