Senior CAD Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking an experienced EDA software engineer to join an agile, multi-functional team focused on PCB design, physical layout, and SI tools. You will translate design community requirements into innovative solutions and contribute to tool improvements.

Required are a BS in CS/CE/EE or related field and 8+ years of experience, Cadence SKILL, Cadence System Capture/ SPB Allegro layouts, and proficiency in Python and TCL.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience.
• System design and hierarchical sub-design.
• Familiarity with automation within Windows/Linux.
• Experience with databases (Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB).
• Proficiency in Python and TCL.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of an Agile and multi-functional EDA software development team.
• Participates in the development of tools that enable PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities.
• Lead in assessing requirements from the design community and build innovative solutions that continually improve tools and processes.

Skills

Python

TCL

Cadence SKILL

CAD-level programming

Databases

Education

BS CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Cadence System Capture

SPB Allegro Layout

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. Participates 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, build 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)
• Experienced 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.

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.

NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.