Senior Logic Design Engineer, Cache Coherent Interconnects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Logic Design Engineer to design CPU on-chip and off-chip interconnect networks. The role involves owning and delivering a chip unit, writing performant RTL, and collaborating closely with verification teams. Candidates should have a Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in processor designs and ASIC flow. The competitive salary ranges from $136,000 to $218,500 for Level 3, and $168,000 to $264,500 for Level 4, along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in processor or related high-performance semiconductor designs.
• Deep understanding of RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis.
• Background in computer architecture, cache coherency or high-speed interconnects is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a specific unit on the chip.
• Write high-performance, low-power RTL, synthesis and timing closure.
• Collaborate with the verification team to ensure correctness.

Skills

Verilog expertise

Strong communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

ASIC design flow

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior Logic Design Engineer! As a member of our CPU Logic Design Team, you will be responsible for the design of CPU on‑chip and off‑chip interconnect network, MP coherency and last‑level and system caches, focusing on tasks such as micro‑architectural definition, RTL coding, logic debug, synthesis and timing closure, and supporting verification and implementation. This position offers you the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology‑focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self‑driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

What you'll be doing:

• As a member of our core CPU team, you'll own and be responsible for crafting and timely delivery of a specific unit on the chip.
• Day‑to‑day tasks include writing readable high‑performance, low‑power RTL, synthesis and timing closure, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with our verification team to verify the correctness of your unit.
• Work with implementation to achieve your timing, area, performance and power goals.
• Assist with timing closure of super units.

What we need to see:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in processor or other related high‑performance semiconductor designs.
• Verilog expertise required as well as a deep understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, DFT, timing analysis, floor‑planning, ECO, bring‑up & lab debug.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a track record of mentoring junior engineers and interns.
• A strong background in computer architecture, cache coherency or high‑speed interconnects is helpful.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous and love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power‑efficient chips in their class? If so, 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 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 for this job will be accepted at least until March 22, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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