Senior Circuit Design Engineer

Nvidia

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TL;DR · Senior Circuit Design Engineer

The Senior Circuit Design Engineer will join a global circuits team to develop cutting-edge processor designs using deep submicron technologies. The role involves designing innovative digital, semi-custom, and mixed-signal analog circuits for silicon correlation and hardware security. Key responsibilities include performing detailed transistor-level analysis to improve performance, reliability, and security, as well as driving the physical implementation of circuit IPs for current and voltage sensing and security attack detection. The engineer will create prototypes of patentable ideas on test chips and mentor junior team members. Required skills include experience with Spice simulations, EM/IR analysis, and static timing analysis. Candidates should possess knowledge of op-amps, comparators, and ADCs, along with familiarity with noise analysis, loop stability, and Monte-Carlo simulations.

What you'll do

  • Develop and participate in cutting-edge processor designs using deep submicron technologies.
  • Design innovative digital, semi-custom, and mixed-signal analog circuits for silicon correlation and hardware security.
  • Perform detailed transistor-level analysis to improve product performance, reliability, and security.
  • Drive the design and physical implementation of circuit IPs for current and voltage sensing.
  • Create prototypes of patentable ideas on test chips for deployment across all product lines.
  • Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior team members.

What we're looking for

  • BSEE or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
  • MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • 8+ years of circuit design experience is required.
  • Good understanding of deep submicron process issues and digital circuit design techniques is required.
  • Familiarity with analog and mixed-signal block design such as op-amp, comparator, and ADC is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Spice simulations, EM/IR analysis, and static timing analysis/closure is required.
  • Experience in design and analysis of digital and mixed-signal analog current and voltage sensors is a plus.
  • Experience with RTL, logic synthesis, verification, Place and Route, and Design-for-test (DFT) is a plus.

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