Senior SOC Design Engineer

Nvidia

Hybrid Actively hiring
Santa Clara, US Posted 30 days ago $136,000$218,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

NVIDIA seeks a Senior SOC Design Engineer to join its cutting-edge SOC Design team, where you will collaborate with experts across various disciplines to integrate advanced IP blocks and develop methodologies for next-generation GPUs and SOCs. Your daily tasks include refining system-level tools, streamlining design processes, and ensuring high-quality RTL delivery through rigorous reviews. You’ll need a BS or MS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of hands-on chip design experience, expertise in RTL design and SOC integration, and proficiency in scripting languages like Perl or Python. Ideal candidates also have experience with synthesis, padring, and physical design, as well as a track record of leading automation initiatives that enhance efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects at the forefront of AI and gaming technology.

Skills

Python Perl RTL EDA tools SOC integration Design automation flows Synthesis Padring Physical design

What you'll do

  • Integrate diverse IP blocks to build next-generation GPUs and SOCs.
  • Develop system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation.
  • Streamline SOC design through innovative integration efforts.
  • Identify inefficiencies in chip implementation processes and propose improvements.
  • Ensure high-quality RTL delivery with thorough design quality checks.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of hands-on chip design experience focusing on SOC integration and automation.
  • Expertise in RTL design, SOC integration, and design automation flows.
  • Proficiency in Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages for engineering tasks.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.
  • Hands-on expertise with industry-standard EDA tools for large-scale SOC integration.
  • Ability to develop and refine system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation.

Market check

Salary context

This $136,000–$218,500 range sits above 56% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$140,000$218,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,875$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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