Senior CAD Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 310,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their EDA software development team in Santa Clara, California. The candidate will be responsible for developing industry-leading tools for PCB electrical design and improving existing processes within an Agile environment.

Applicants should have at least 8 years of relevant experience, particularly with Cadence EDA tools, and possess strong programming skills in Python and TCL. The competitive salary range for this position lies between 168,000 USD and 264,500 USD for Level 4, while Level 5 offers from 196,000 USD to 310,500 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD tools.
• Experience with databases like Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of EDA tools for PCB design.
• Assess requirements and improve tools and processes.
• Work in an Agile and multi-functional development team.

Skills

Cadence System Capture

Python

TCL

EDA / ECAD tools

Database experience

Systems design

Documentation skills

Education

BS in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

CI

Perforce

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Become a member of an Agile and multi-functional EDA software development team.

• Participate in the development of tools that enable industry‑leading PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities, for our system designers throughout the company.

• Leadership in this role involves assessing the requirements from the design community, building innovative solutions that continually improve our tools and processes.

What we need to see:

• BS CS/CE/EE or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of relevant work experience

• Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout to aid system designers in sophisticated implementations.

• Cadence SKILL or other CAD‑level programming experience

• System design and hierarchical sub‑design

• Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux)

• Experience with databases (e.g. Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB)

• Proficiency in Python and TCL

• Good communication and documentation skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in the Cadence System Capture TCL API

• Experience with a teamwork environment based on JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce

• Knowledge/experience with PLM systems is a plus!

• Knowledge in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward‑thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state‑of‑the‑art fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics. We have a real passion for perfection and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team.

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 - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 2, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.