CAD R&D Engineer: RTL Optimization & AI-Driven Design

Nvidia Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 218,500; Full time

Job summary

Nvidia Corporation is looking for a CAD Software Engineer in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge software solutions focused on RTL quality and optimization, leveraging advanced algorithms and parallel computing techniques. You'll benefit from high intellectual freedom and the opportunity to work on leading AI hardware.

The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, has strong C++ skills, and experience in VLSI hardware design. Join Nvidia to drive innovation and help shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in CAD software and VLSI hardware design.
• Demonstrated ability in software development with C++, particularly algorithms.
• Familiarity with RTL design and related EDA techniques.

Responsibilities

• Invent new methods for parallel RTL traversal, analysis and manipulation.
• Devise strategies for analyzing impact of RTL changes on power and latency.
• Explore LLMs, GNNs, and reinforcement learning for RTL modifications.

Skills

C++ software development

Graph-based algorithms

VLSI hardware design

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Job description

Nvidia Corporation is looking for a CAD Software Engineer in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge software solutions focused on RTL quality and optimization, leveraging advanced algorithms and parallel computing techniques. You'll benefit from high intellectual freedom and the opportunity to work on leading AI hardware.

The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, has strong C++ skills, and experience in VLSI hardware design. Join Nvidia to drive innovation and help shape the future of technology.