CAD Engineer

Nvidia

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$116,000–$189,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $160,367–$241,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 1448 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · CAD Engineer

The CAD Engineer joins the Advanced Technology Group to support the installation and configuration of foundry techfiles. This role involves providing expert support to designers by debugging tool, techfile, and design errors while developing flows and scripts to improve productivity for custom circuit designers worldwide. Key responsibilities include maintaining CAD tools like Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools. The engineer will also work with vendors to resolve bugs and evaluate new features. Candidates must possess a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with knowledge of circuits, layouts, and VLSI design. Required technical skills include proficiency in Skill, Perl, C++, and Tcl. The work focuses on developing infrastructure for new process technologies and automating design processes within the semiconductor domain.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles for design teams.
  • Debug design, techfile, and tool errors to provide resolutions for designers and partners.
  • Develop scripts using Perl, Cadence SKILL, and C++ to automate design processes.
  • Maintain and support EDA tools including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, and DRC/LVS verification tools.
  • Edit foundry techfiles to implement specific NVIDIA design methodologies.
  • Collaborate with CAD tool vendors to resolve bugs and evaluate new features.
  • Build infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • MS degree (preferred).
  • 2 plus years of work experience.
  • Basic understanding of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
  • Excellent programming skills in Perl, Cadence SKILL, C++, and Tcl.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent support for end-users.
  • Experience with EDA tools including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification, extractions, and spice simulation tools.

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