Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

Nvidia

Remote

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Remote
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$132,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
51 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 Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

As a senior Mask Layout Design Engineer on our cutting-edge semiconductor team, you will be responsible for creating physical layouts for complex mixed-signal functions such as PLLs, high-speed SerDes, and analog-to-digital converters using Cadence tools. Your daily tasks will involve designing ESD structures and implementing these designs in groundbreaking sub-micron CMOS technologies. This role requires a minimum of seven years of proven experience in mask layout design, along with expertise in semiconductor fabrication processes and an understanding of the intricacies involved in mixed-signal circuitry. You must be proficient in using Cadence tools and have a strong background in physical design methodologies to ensure high-performance and reliable chip designs at scale.

What you'll do

  • Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions such as PLLs, high-speed SerDes, and ADCs.
  • Design ESD structures using cutting-edge sub-micron CMOS technologies.
  • Utilize Cadence tools for mask layout design in advanced semiconductor processes.
  • Ensure compliance with design rules and manufacturing constraints throughout the layout process.
  • Optimize layouts for performance, power consumption, and area efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience in mask and layout design.
  • Expertise in physical layout for mixed-signal functions using Cadence tools.
  • Proven track record in designing PLLs, high-speed SerDes, and ADCs.
  • Experience with ESD structures designs in sub-micron CMOS technologies.
  • Strong understanding of cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication processes.

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