Senior CPU Design & Methodology Engineer — SOC Automation

Nvidia Corporation in; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior CPU Design Methodology Engineer to develop system-level methodologies and tools for scalable SOC construction. You will work across ASIC, RTL, CAD, and packaging teams to optimize front-end flow and RTL quality.

The role requires a Master’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in SOC design and automation, and strong scripting skills (Perl/Python). Equity and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of chip design experience, specializing in SOC integration and design automation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in RTL design (Verilog), verification (UVM, System Verilog), SOC design/integration flow, and design automation.
• Strong coding skills in Perl, Python, or other industry-standard scripting languages.
• Experience in synthesis and physical design is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop system-level methodologies and tools to build SOCs efficiently and scalably.
• Identify inefficiencies in the front-end chip implementation and propose improvements.
• Own front-end design quality checks to deliver high-quality RTL to the physical design team.

Skills

RTL design

UVM / SystemVerilog

SOC design/integration flow

Design automation

Perl / Python scripting

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior CPU Design Methodology Engineer to develop system-level methodologies and tools for scalable SOC construction. You will work across ASIC, RTL, CAD, and packaging teams to optimize front-end flow and RTL quality.

The role requires a Master’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in SOC design and automation, and strong scripting skills (Perl/Python). Equity and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.