Senior DFT Power Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior DFT Power Engineer to push the boundaries of power, thermal, and voltage noise in our next-gen GPUs.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and apply AI/GenAI approaches to EDA challenges, including post-silicon data analysis and test design optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with strong DFT knowledge.
• Experience in power/thermal/IR drop analysis.
• Experience applying AI to EDA problems.
• Excellent data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop DFT power methodologies for advanced chips.
• Analyze post-silicon data for power and thermal optimization.
• Collaborate with Power Architecture and Product Development teams.
• Mentor junior engineers on test design and AI coding.
• Deploy AI/GenAI solutions for reliability.

Skills

DFT design & power

Statistical analysis

AI/Harness mindset

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

MSEE

PhD

Tools

Power Analysis tools

Thermal Analysis tools

IR Drop tools

AI for EDA

Job description

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 solve, that only we can address, 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.

Design-for-X Engineering at NVIDIA works on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting creative solutions in AI for Chip Design and AI for Predictions in various use cases in manufacturing testing on some of the industry's most complex semiconductor chips.

What You'll Be Doing

• As a senior member in our team, you will work on innovating in the DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology areas.
• This will include working on groundbreaking low power & thermal solutions for our manufacturing tests to be enabled at conditions that push the boundaries for our datacenter GPUs.
• You will work with multi-functional teams including Product Development & Power Architecture, implementing brand-new methodologies on hard-to-solve problems for improving our outgoing quality of chips.
• You will work on post-silicon data analysis for power to architect the next-gen solutions.
• In addition, you will help develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products using Applied ML & Gen AI solutions.
• You will also help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality.

What We Need To See

• BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 12+, MSEE with 10+, or PhD with 6+ years of experience in DFT design & power
• Understanding of fundamental DFT topics and VLSI areas of power, timing & voltage noise
• Experience in Power Analysis, Thermal Analysis & IR Drop tools is a plus.
• Experience in application of AI for EDA-related problem-solving is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge in using statistical tools for data analysis & insights.
• Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power.
• Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE or SLT platforms.
• Be able to think like a programmer so that this can be translated into action using AI Coding harnesses
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience in managing DFT Power Methodology for designs
• Experience in post-silicon debug for thermal & IR Drop
• Good understanding of technology and passionate about what you do
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic environment

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with 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 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5, and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 30, 2026.

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.