PCB Design Layout Engineer

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 322,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior PCB Design Layout Engineer in Santa Clara to join the Hardware Layout team. You will lead the layout of high-speed, high-density PCBs across NVIDIA's product lines, ensuring signal integrity and conformance to FCC/UL/IPC standards.

Candidates should have a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred) and 6+ years of related experience, with a proven leadership track record and strong collaboration skills. Equity and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant practical experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and reliability in PCB layout.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex design issues.

Responsibilities

• PCB layout of high speed/high-density PCBs for multiple NVIDIA business units.
• Complete CAD layout development from placement, constraints management, topology concept, signal and power integrity.
• Manage design releases, artwork files, ODB++, test reports, and PCB documentation.
• Ensure designs follow SI constraints, EMI/RFI control and regulatory IPC standards.

Skills

High-speed PCB layout

Signal integrity

Team leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Job Requisition ID JR2020277

Job Category Engineering

Time Type Full time

We are looking for a Senior PCB Design Layout Engineer join the Hardware Layout team.

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. Make the choice to join us today.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with product design engineers, you'll perform PCB layout of high speed/high-density value-conscious PCBs for all business units at NVIDIA (Data Center, GPU Desktop, Notebook, Automotive, Professional, Deep Learning, and AI).
• Complete development of CAD layout from detailed component placement, constraints management, with a concept of topology and signal and power integrity.
• Be responsible for the design releases required generation of artwork files, ODB++, test reports, and electronic PCB documentation.
• Your designs will need to follow SI constraints, EMI/RFI control and FCC, UL and European regulations, IPC specification.

What We Need To See

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of overall relevant practical experience
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality and reliability in PCB layout design.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex design issues.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to PCB layout and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of high-speed digital design principles and signal integrity considerations.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 8, 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.