ECAD PCB Tools Developer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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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

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TL;DR · ECAD PCB Tools Developer

As an ECAD PCB Tools Developer, you will join an agile, multi-functional EDA software development team to build tools for industry-leading PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities. You will assess requirements from the design community to develop innovative solutions that improve internal tools and processes for system designers. Your daily work involves handling system design and hierarchical sub-design tasks. You must possess 8+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years with CAD/PCB tools like Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout. Required technical skills include Python, database experience with Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB, and automation within Windows or Linux. Preferred qualifications include TCL API, SKILL programming, JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce, PLM systems, and web technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, and NodeJS.

What you'll do

  • Develop tools for PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities.
  • Assess requirements from the design community to build innovative software solutions.
  • Improve internal tools and processes for system designers throughout the company.
  • Deliver EDA and ECAD solutions specifically for Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout.
  • Implement system design and hierarchical sub-design features.
  • Automate tasks within Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Manage and interact with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB.
  • Write and maintain production code using Python.

What we're looking for

  • BS in CS, CE, EE, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of industry experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with CAD/PCB tools.
  • Proven history of delivering EDA/ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout.
  • 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.
  • Good communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience in the Cadence System Capture TCL API (preferred).
  • Background with Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience (preferred).
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, and Perforce (preferred).
  • Knowledge or experience with PLM systems (preferred).
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, and NodeJS (preferred).

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