Senior ML-Driven DFX Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior DFX Software Engineer - Machine Learning to design and implement high-performance software for silicon test pattern generation, failure analysis, and yield learning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply LLMs, GNNs, and RL to create innovative test flows and analytics.

The role requires a BS in EE or CS (MS preferred), 5+ years in software development, and expertise in Python or C++.

Qualifications

• BS in EE or CS (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong programming in Python or C++ (modern C++ a huge plus).
• Experience with LLMs, GNNs, and reinforcement learning for efficient EDA solutions.
• Expertise in high performance algorithms for DFT, simulations, and failure analysis.
• Understanding agent architectures, RAG systems, and communication protocols.
• Deep familiarity with reinforcement learning algorithms (PPO, SAC, Q-learning) and tuning.

Responsibilities

• Develop high performance software for test pattern generation, silicon testing, failure analysis, and yield learning.
• Create efficient parallel graph traversal and analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to tackle problems across the company.
• Apply LLMs, RAGs, graph-based ML, and reinforcement learning to define solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

LLMs

GNNs

Reinforcement Learning

Spark

Communication

Education

BS in EE or CS

MS or higher degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior DFX Software Engineer - Machine Learning to design and implement high-performance software for silicon test pattern generation, failure analysis, and yield learning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply LLMs, GNNs, and RL to create innovative test flows and analytics.

The role requires a BS in EE or CS (MS preferred), 5+ years in software development, and expertise in Python or C++.