Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join our Dynamic team responsible for high-speed mixed-signal circuit layouts. You will perform physical layout for PLLs, high-speed I/O, and general analog layouts in sub-micron CMOS, collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers, and verify against design rules and schematics.

Requirements include a BSEE (MSEE a plus), 8+ years of mask design experience, FinFET tape-out, familiarity with TSMC N5/N4/N3, Cadence

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mask design and layout experience in sub-micron CMOS.
• BSEE required; MSEE is a plus.
• Tape-out experience with FinFET technology; knowledge of TSMC N5/N4/N3 preferred.
• Proficiency with Cadence tools, especially Virtuoso; DRC/LVS with Calibre.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions (PLLs, high-speed I/O, analog blocks).
• Collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to tailor designs for integration in VLSI products.
• Floor planning, custom layout, and verification against design rules and schematics.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal layout

Team collaboration

Scripting (Perl, Python)

Problem solving

Education

BSEE or equivalent

MSEE (a plus)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

ICV/Calibre

Submicron CMOS processes

Job description

Are you interested in joining our Dynamic team? If yes, We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer – someone who is excited to join a growing group of diverse individuals responsible for handling high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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 tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high speed I/O circuits, general I/O's, ESD structures designs in innovative sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools
• You’ll work with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products and Job duties will include floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics

What we need to see:

• Hold a BSEE or equivalent experience.
• MSEE is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant mask design / layout experience
• Tape-out experience with FinFET technology is required.
• Experience with TSMC N5/N4/N3 is preferred.
• Experience with high-speed SerDes/RF layout design is helpful and Experience with top level integration would be excellent to have.
• Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
• Validated experience with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso
• Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as ICV/Calibre
• Ability to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills and positive energy.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc. is a plus
• Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize DRC and LVS decks

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 4, and 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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