Senior CAD Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$264,500 / yr
Posted
47 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $216k
$127k most similar roles pay here $279k

This role pays more than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $144,837–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $169k 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 967 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $168,000–$270,250 across 950 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior CAD Engineer

Join our Agile EDA software development team as an experienced engineer with 8+ years of relevant work history, focusing on delivering cutting-edge PCB electrical design and layout tools for system designers. You will assess requirements from the design community, develop innovative solutions using Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout, and enhance existing processes. Key skills include proficiency in Python, TCL, and Cadence SKILL, along with experience in databases like Oracle or MySQL, automation on Windows/Linux, and modern web technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript and NodeJS. Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce, and PLM systems is beneficial. Our team works on exciting projects in AI, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics, aiming for perfection in product development.

What you'll do

  • Develop innovative EDA tools for PCB electrical design and physical layout.
  • Assess system designer requirements to enhance tool capabilities continuously.
  • Build solutions using Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout tools.
  • Utilize Python, TCL, and Cadence SKILL for software development tasks.
  • Automate processes within Windows/Linux environments for efficiency gains.

What we're looking for

  • BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent work experience in EDA development.
  • 8+ years of proven track record delivering Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout tools.
  • Expertise in Cadence SKILL or similar CAD-level programming languages.
  • Proficiency in Python, TCL, JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS, and database management (Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB).
  • Strong communication skills and experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce teamwork environments.

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