VLSI Design Automation Software Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Westford, MA
Salary: $116,000–$189,750 / yr
Posted: 45 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · VLSI Design Automation Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer at NVIDIA’s Backend Networking team, you will manage and optimize VLSI development infrastructure by overseeing compute and storage resources, developing scripts and automation tools, and creating dashboards for monitoring performance. You’ll collaborate closely with a remote Israeli team to ensure seamless communication and coordination on infrastructure tasks while engaging in the full lifecycle of tool development from design to maintenance. The role requires strong proficiency in Unix, experience with Python and scripting, familiarity with AI coding assistants like Cursor and Claude Code, and hands-on experience with GUI and web application development using React. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions that enhance developer productivity within the VLSI Design Automation domain.

Skills

Python Unix SQL LSF React Cursor Claude Code Git CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform Prometheus Grafana Ansible Jenkins Bash Zsh

What you'll do

Oversee and optimize compute and storage resources for VLSI projects.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to enhance developer productivity.
Create dashboards for monitoring infrastructure performance and usage.
Engage in the full lifecycle of infrastructure tool development from design to maintenance.
Collaborate with a remote team in Israel on infrastructure-related tasks.

What we're looking for

Minimum 3 years of VLSI Design Automation experience.
Strong proficiency in Unix and at least two programming languages, including Python.
Proven experience with AI coding assistants and agentic development workflows.
Ability to design and maintain infrastructure dashboards and automation tools.
Experience working closely with remote teams and collaborating on software solutions.

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