Circuit Design Engineer - Standard Cell

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity options

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe in Santa Clara is seeking a skilled VLSI Engineer to work on cutting-edge GPU and accelerator architectures. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in advanced submicron design and a deep understanding of standard cell circuit design.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $116,000 to $189,750, along with equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that values innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in VLSI design.
• Strong background in advanced submicron process issues.
• Hands-on experience designing custom ROMs and memory designs.

Responsibilities

• Work on standard cell libraries and ROM modules in submicron technologies.
• Lead feasibility verification of new ROMs and design flows.
• Collaborate with teams to improve standard cell development.

Skills

Standard cell circuit design

SPICE simulation

Advanced submicron process

Scripting languages (Perl, Tcl)

Education

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE

DRC/LVS tools

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA’s VLSI team transforms groundbreaking GPU and accelerator architectures into production silicon at the world’s most advanced process nodes. Our team drives IP design, and verification for chips of unmatched complexity—billions of transistors pushing the limits of performance and power efficiency. Unlike typical VLSI roles, engineers here directly shape products that define the state of the art in AI, HPC, and autonomous systems, working at a pace and scale few organizations can match. If you want your implementation expertise to have outsized real‑world impact, this is the place.

What you'll be doing:

• Work on the cutting edge standard cell libraries and/or custom ROM (Read Only Memory) modules in deep submicron technologies.
• Drive the concepts of the transistor level standard cell circuit design, modeling and performance analysis process.
• Lead the function and feasibility verification of new ROM designs and set up new design flows.
• Provide creative insights to support and enhance existing tools and flows and develop new simulations to perform design margin evaluations.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams regarding opportunities to improve standard cell development. We will improve on our quality checks on the libraries.

What we need to see:

• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience.
• Strong background in advanced submicron process issues.
• Deep understanding of the build and verification of both conventional cell libraries and custom ROMs.
• Hands‑on experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools.
• Experience with running EM/IR, aging, noise, margin, and high sigma variation simulations.
• Hands‑on experience of DRC/LVS debug.
• Experience designing and optimizing flip flops, level shifters, latches, and/or custom ROMs, register files, SRAM.
• Strong proficiency in scripting language, such as Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms is a certain plus.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Exposure to standard cell, memory, or custom circuit development would be beneficial.
• Experience with RTL, logic synthesis, and familiarity with place and route is preferred.
• Prior leadership experience is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal skills, quick learner, proactive, innovative, highly motivated, and committed.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family at www.nvidiabenefits.com/.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD – 189,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.