Senior ICV CAD Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 218,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is looking for a CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will support the installation of foundry techfiles and provide expert support in debugging design errors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with proficiency in ICV and Perl. This position includes responsibilities in both development and support, with a focus on groundbreaking process technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience.
• Basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Expertise in ICV to support, enhance, and debug foundry DRC and LVS techfiles.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
• Perform expert debug of design errors.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.

Skills

Perl

ICV

Programming skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MS preferred

Tools

Virtuoso

IC-Manage

CAD tools

Job description

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in debugging tool, techfile and design errors. And you will develop flows and scripts to improve productivity of custom circuit designers worldwide! A successful candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone who enjoys working on groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in ICV and Perl is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support foundry techfiles.
• Perform expert debug of design errors to direct expeditious resolution: explaining user errors to designers; explaining techfile errors to the foundry support team, and explaining tool errors to EDA partners.
• Custom edit foundry techfiles to define and implement NVIDIA design methodologies.
• Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, DRC/LVS verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
• Write scripts using Perl and Cadence SKILL.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience); MS preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience.
• Basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Excellent programming skills; experience with Perl and Cadence SKILL.
• Expertise in ICV in order to support, enhance, and debug foundry DRC and LVS techfiles.
• Ability to implement NVIDIA specific DFM and DRC rules using ICV.
• Ability to add NVIDIA specific devices in the LVS deck using ICV.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for end‑users.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and comparable positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2026.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.