Senior Circuit Design Engineer

Nvidia

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Location
Santa Clara, CA
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$136,000–$218,500 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Senior Circuit Design Engineer

As a Senior Circuit Design Engineer, you will join the team focused on standard cell characterization to work on cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies. Your daily responsibilities involve driving transistor level circuit design, modeling, and performance analysis processes while developing new simulations for timing, power, noise, and OCV evaluations. You will also support tool development and improve quality checks for library work while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. The role requires expertise in standard cell libraries, Liberty models, and SPICE simulation. To succeed, you must possess strong skills in scripting languages including Perl, Python, Tcl, and Make. This position addresses the technical challenges of designing and characterizing standard cell libraries within deep submicron processes to ensure reliable digital implementation and signoff flows for advanced processor architectures.

What you'll do

  • Design and characterize standard cell libraries using deep submicron technologies.
  • Drive transistor-level circuit design, modeling, and performance analysis processes.
  • Develop and maintain automation tools using Perl and Python scripts.
  • Perform timing, power, noise, and OCV evaluations through new simulations.
  • Validate characterization data and improve quality checks for library work.
  • Generate Liberty models for use in digital implementation and signoff flows.
  • Execute SPICE simulations to evaluate circuit performance and behavior.

What we're looking for

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience is preferred.
  • Strong background in deep submicron process issues.
  • Deep understanding of the design, verification, and characterization of standard cell libraries.
  • Deep understanding of generating timing, power, noise, and OCV views for standard cells.
  • Familiarity with Liberty models and their application to digital implementation and signoff flows.
  • Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and ability to adapt to new simulation tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods.

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