• Senior Layout Mask Design Engineer

    NVIDIA (Santa Clara, CA)


    NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to seek, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. We are looking for you!

     

    You'll work on the design and development of our next generation custom SRAMs. As part of the Digital IP Team, you will work with other team members in cutting edge process technologies and solve difficult mask design challenges. Your work on custom and compiled RAM layouts will be used in all of NVIDIA’s future chips!

    What you'll be doing:

    + Perform physical layout for custom embedded SRAM structures in state-of-the-art FinFET and gate-all-around technologies using Cadence tools

    + Floor planning, custom layout, and verifying layout design rules and transistor-level schematics

    + Verify the robustness of your layout from a performance and reliability perspective

    + Communicating with P&R teams to determine optimal interface specifications between custom layout and standard cell-based logic

    + Lead and mentor other mask designers to improve team efficiency and align design methodologies

    What we need to see:

    + Associates degree (or equivalent experience)

    + 8+ years of proven experience in mask design with FinFETs and/or gate-all-around process technologies

    + Deep understanding of digital and analog circuit layout concepts in ground breaking technologies

    + Strong background with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso

    + Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows such as ICV or Calibre, and extensive experience using these tools

    + Good communication skills and demonstrated team-centric decision making experience

    Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

    + Custom SRAM mask design experience

    + SRAM compiler experience

     

    With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.

     

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    Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 4, and 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 5.

     

    You will also be eligible for equity and benefits (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/) .

     

    Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 22, 2025.

     

    NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.