EDA Workflow Optimization Engineer

NVIDIA; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 287,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced engineer in Westford, Massachusetts to support our chip development processes. You will investigate complex problems and streamline workflows while collaborating with chip engineers. A strong background in UNIX systems and EDA tools is essential, along with 5+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $152,000 to $287,500, depending on level and experience, along with additional equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in UNIX engineering environment essential.
• Hands-on experience with EDA tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tool development life-cycle.
• Contribute to chip development process.
• Optimize workflows for compute and storage.

Skills

Investigating and debugging complex problems in UNIX

Architectural decisions in storage, networking, compute

Experience with ASIC, VLSI, CAD/EDA

Experience with EDA tools

UNIX Systems programming and automation

Data analysis principles

Planning and communication skills

Adaptability in a dynamic environment

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

MS preferred

Tools

Python

Shell

C/C++

Perl

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where 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 requires vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAian, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work in a diverse team performing fast-paced investigations to empower our engineers to develop at the speed of light.
• Participate in the full life‑cycle of tool development, test, and deployment.
• Work closely with other team members and chip engineers to understand and optimize how workflows use the compute and storage environments.
• Build metrics that are reliable and easy to use by hundreds of engineers around the world.
• Continuously improve our chip development process.
• Directly contribute to the overall quality and time to market for our next‑generation chips.

What We Need To See

• Strong experience investigating and debugging complex, multi‑discipline problems in a UNIX engineering environment.
• Hands‑on experience with architectural decisions in technologies (storage, networking, compute) our chip engineers depend on.
• Experience with ASIC, VLSI, CAD/EDA or mixed‑signal design workflow environments.
• Hands‑on experience with EDA tools.
• Experience in UNIX Systems programming and automation using Python and/or Shell.
• Authoritative level usage of UNIX and UNIX utilities.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.
• Experience in applying data analysis principles and influencing data‑driven decisions.
• Flexibility, adaptability working in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience; MS (preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with job schedulers (in particular IBM Spectrum LSF and/or SLURM).
• Hands‑on experience running GPU‑based workloads in a batch computing environment and a deep understanding of distributed system principles.
• Strong programming and debugging skills with C/C++, Python, and Perl on UNIX.
• A passion for improving engineering productivity and efficiency via a data‑driven philosophy.

Compensation & Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $152,000 – $241,500 for Level 3, and $184,000 – $287,500 for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Application Timeline

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 26, 2026.

EEO Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.