This role pays more than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$168,500–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$216k
versus about
$192k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 876 roles with salary data.
As a Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer, you will join a small team developing custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software within a technically challenging domain. This full-cycle role involves designing, developing, reviewing, testing, and supporting high-capacity and high-performance chip design and visualization tools. You will write high-quality code for desktop engineering applications, participate in agile practices, and collaborate with internal customers to define requirements for next-generation design tools and workflows. The role requires expertise in C++, Java, or C#, along with proficiency in modern platforms like C++20, Java 21, git, and CI/CD frameworks. You must possess strong skills in CAD data structures, algorithms for physical VLSI design automation, software system architecture, and object-oriented design. The work focuses on solving complex problems in the domain of EDA tools and chip design automation.
C++
Golang
Unix
Linux
Verilog
VLSI
Compiler
Build Systems
Database
Dynamic Code Analysis
Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)
Computer Architecture
RTL Design