Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Nvidia

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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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The Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer joins a small team building custom, high-impact VLSI CAD software for core product lines. This full-cycle role involves designing, developing, reviewing, testing, and supporting high-capacity and high-performance chip design and visualization tools. The engineer will write high-quality code for desktop engineering applications, participate in agile practices, and collaborate with internal engineering customers to define requirements. Key responsibilities include modeling, algorithm development, and software system architecture using Object-Oriented design. Required technical skills include expert proficiency in C++, Java, or C#, along with experience in C++20, Java 21, git, and CI/CD frameworks. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of CAD data structures and algorithms for physical VLSI design automation within a modern software environment utilizing AI-based code assistant tools.

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C++ Java C# VLSI CAD EDA C++20 Java 21 Git Visual Studio CLion CI/CD Object-Oriented Design Algorithms Data Structures AI-assistants

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, review, test, and support high-capacity chip design and visualization tools.
  • Write high-quality code for desktop engineering applications ranging from modeling to algorithms.
  • Define tool requirements by collaborating with internal engineering customers worldwide.
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of next-generation design tools and workflows.
  • Implement software using sound design principles in a modern AI-assisted development environment.
  • Participate in agile practices to deliver high-impact VLSI CAD software.
  • Perform performance analysis and tuning for large-scale design automation tools.

What we're looking for

  • MS CS/CPE or BS CS/CPE or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in CAD/EDA tool development.
  • Skill in CAD data structures and algorithms, especially for physical VLSI design automation.
  • Expert skills in C++, Java, or C#.
  • Proficiency with modern software platforms and tools including C++20, Java 21, git, and CI/CD.
  • Skilled in software system architecture and Object-Oriented design.
  • Experience with AI-based code assistant tools.
  • Experience designing and writing code for large-scale design automation tools (preferred).

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