Senior DFT Power Methodology Engineer

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

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior member of the Design-for-X Engineering team to focus on low power and thermal solutions for deep learning GPUs and the next generation of AI solutions. You will innovate DFT Power and thermal methodologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and analyze post-silicon data to drive next-gen power and thermal strategies.

The role involves applying AI to EDA-related problems, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the development of new products using

Qualifications

• BSEE (or equivalent) with 12+ years or MSEE with 10+ years, or PhD with 6+ years of experience in DFT design & power.
• Deep understanding of fundamental DFT topics and VLSI power, timing, and voltage noise.
• Experience with power analysis, thermal analysis, and IR drop tools.
• Experience applying AI to EDA-related problem solving.
• Strong statistical tools for data analysis & insights.
• Familiarity with RTL & clock design, STA, place-and-route, and power.
• Experience with silicon debug and bring-up on ATE or SLT platforms.
• Programming mindset to translate insights into actionable AI coding harnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and curiosity for challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Innovate in DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology areas to enable low power and thermal solutions for manufacturing tests at challenging datacenter GPU conditions.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Power Architecture, and other cross-functional teams to implement new methodologies that improve chip quality.
• Analyze post-silicon data to architect next-generation power and thermal solutions.
• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for new products using Applied ML and Generative AI.
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs, including cost and quality.

Skills

DFT Power

Power Analysis

Thermal Analysis

IR Drop

AI Coding

RTL/Clock Design

STA

Data Analysis

Silicon Debug

Cross-functional

Communication

Programming Mindset

Education

BSEE / MSEE / PhD

Tools

IR drop tools

Power/Thermal tools

RTL/EDA tools

Job description

Job Overview

Senior member of the Design-for-X Engineering team focused on low power and thermal solutions for deep learning GPUs and the next generation of AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Innovate in DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology areas to enable low power and thermal solutions for manufacturing tests at challenging datacenter GPU conditions.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Power Architecture, and other cross‑functional teams to implement new methodologies that improve chip quality.
• Analyze post‑silicon data to architect next‑generation power and thermal solutions.
• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for new products using Applied ML and Generative AI.
• Mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade‑offs, including cost and quality.

Qualifications

• BSEE (or equivalent) with 12+ years or MSEE with 10+ years, or PhD with 6+ years of experience in DFT design & power.
• Deep understanding of fundamental DFT topics and VLSI power, timing, and voltage noise.
• Experience with power analysis, thermal analysis, and IR drop tools.
• Experience applying AI to EDA‑related problem solving.
• Strong statistical tools for data analysis & insights.
• Familiarity with RTL & clock design, STA, place‑and‑route, and power.
• Experience with silicon debug and bring‑up on ATE or SLT platforms.
• Programming mindset to translate insights into actionable AI coding harnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and curiosity for challenging problems.

Ways to Stand Out

• Managing DFT Power Methodology for designs.
• Post‑silicon debug for thermal & IR drop.
• Strong technical depth and passion.
• Collaborative and influence within dynamic teams.

Benefits

Base salary range: $196,000–$310,500 USD for Level5 and $232,000–$368,000 USD for Level6. Eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.