Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join its innovative team. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge in analog circuit design and have extensive experience with Cadence tools. This role involves working on high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs in a dynamic environment, contributing to the next generation of computing.

Benefits

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Mask and Layout Design.
• Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS.
• Authority with Cadence tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions in sub-micron CMOS technologies.
• Collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers for design integration.
• Participate in floor planning, custom layout, and design verification.

Skills

Analog circuit layout concepts

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Passion and positive energy

Scripting languages (perl, python, skill)

Verification tools

Education

BSEE or equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence custom circuit design tools

Dracula

Hercules

Calibre

Primeyield

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 take on, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Are you a Mask Layout Design Engineer? If yes, We would love to hear from you! We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, someone who is excited to join a growing and dynamic group of diverse individuals responsible for handling meaningful high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs.

What you'll be doing:

• Performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high speed SerDes, Analog to Digital converters, ESD structures designs in groundbreaking sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.

• You'll work multi-functional with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products.

• Take part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics.

What we need to see:

• Have a BSEE or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5+ years validated experience in Mask and Layout Design.

• Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.

• You are an authority with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso.

• Experience running and debugging with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield.

• You are able to work successfully in a team, good interpersonal skills, passion and positive energy.

• Proficient in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc.

• Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks.

The base salary range is 104,000 USD - 195,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.