CAD Tools Developer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 56 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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As a CAD Tools Developer, you will join an Agile, multi-functional EDA software development team to build tools that enable industry-leading PCB electrical build, physical layout, and SI capabilities for system designers. You will assess requirements from the design community to build innovative solutions that improve internal tools and processes. The role requires a background in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering with experience delivering EDA or ECAD solutions around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout. You must possess CAD-level programming experience in Cadence SKILL, Python, and TCL. Technical requirements include familiarity with Windows and Linux automation, databases like Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB, and version control tools like Git and Perforce. You will solve complex system design and hierarchical sub-design problems within the EDA software domain.

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EDA ECAD Python TCL Cadence SKILL Oracle MySQL MongoDB JavaScript TypeScript NodeJS Git Perforce JIRA Confluence Linux Windows Agile

What you'll do

Develop tools for PCB electrical build, physical layout, and SI capabilities.
Assess requirements from the design community to identify necessary tool improvements.
Build innovative software solutions to improve internal tools and processes.
Implement features for Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout.
Write CAD-level code using Cadence SKILL, Python, and TCL.
Automate tasks within Windows and Linux operating systems.
Manage and interact with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
Maintain documentation and technical specifications for software development.

What we're looking for

BS in CS, CE, EE, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of relevant work experience.
Proven history of delivering EDA/ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout.
Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience.
Experience with system design and hierarchical sub-design.
Familiarity with automation within common operating systems like Windows and Linux.
Experience with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
Proficiency in Python and TCL.

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