Senior Mask Design Engineer

Nvidia

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$132,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
3 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

As a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer at our innovative company, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team of experts including Photonics, CMOS, Electronics, and Systems engineers to handle complex mixed-signal circuit designs. Your daily tasks will involve performing physical layout for advanced functions such as PLLs, high-speed I/O circuits, general I/Os, and ESD structures using Cadence tools in sub-micron CMOS technologies. You will also work with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration into VLSI products, ensuring compliance with design rules and schematics through floor planning and custom layout verification. Essential skills include hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, proficiency in scripting languages like Perl and Python, and expertise in DRC and LVS checking flows using tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield.

What you'll do

  • Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions using Cadence tools.
  • Customize designs for integration with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers.
  • Conduct floor planning and custom layout verification against design rules.
  • Execute fill, post-processing, and DRC mitigation tasks.
  • Interact with foundries to ensure successful mask production.

What we're looking for

  • At least 6+ years of hands-on layout design experience in mixed-signal circuits.
  • Expertise in using Cadence custom circuit design tools like Virtuoso.
  • Proficiency in running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as Calibre, Dracula, Hercules.
  • Strong scripting skills in languages like Perl, Python, or Skill.
  • Experience in floor planning, custom layout, and verifying designs against schematics.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

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