Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA Corporation; California; On-site; USD 136,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Package Layout Engineer in California to join the Layout team. You will implement high-speed, high-density ASIC packages and optimize package pinouts with system-level trade-offs, using Cadence APD or SiP tool suites.

The role includes substrate breakout patterns, routing, placement, and CAD library development to improve productivity. The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years in PCB layout, and strong SI knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of PCB layout experience in graphics cards, motherboards, line cards or related tech.
• Proven substrate layout experience for wire bond and flip chip packages preferred.
• Strong background with Cadence APD or SiP and/or PCB layout tools including Constraint Manager.
• Solid understanding of high-speed design signal integrity practices.
• Experience with Virtuoso and Calibre is a plus; Valor experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a Layout team to implement high speed/density ASIC packages.
• Perform substrate breakout patterns for ASIC packages.
• Optimize package pinout considering system-level trade-offs.
• Support package routing, placement, stack-up, reference plane and power distribution using Cadence APD or SiP tool suite.
• Propose layout design trade-offs to the Technical Package Lead for decisions.
• Conduct design feasibility studies for size, cost, and performance goals.
• Develop symbols and CAD library databases using Cadence APD design tools.
• Develop methodologies to improve layout productivity.

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

5+ years PCB Layout experience

Tools

Cadence APD or SiP

PCB layout tools (Constraint Manager)

Virtuoso

Calibre

Valor

Job description

NVIDIA's GPUs and SOCs are the world leaders in power, performance and efficiency. We are continually innovating to deliver new and creative, unusual solutions to extraordinary problems in a wide range of sectors. To this purpose, we are now seeking a hard-working Senior Package Layout Engineer who is committed to making a difference in the world through their contributions!

What You’ll Be Doing

• As part of a Layout team, you will collaborate to implement high speed/density ASIC packages.
• Perform substrate breakout patterns for ASIC packages.
• Optimize package pinout incorporating system level trade-offs of pins assignment.
• Help perform package routing, placement, stack-up, reference plane and power distribution using Cadence APD or SiP tool suite.
• Propose layout design trade-offs to the Technical Package Lead for resolution and implementation.
• Conduct design feasibility studies to evaluate the Package design goals for size, cost, and system performance.
• Develop symbols and CAD library databases using Cadence APD design tools
• Develop methodologies to improve layout productivity

What We Need To See

• Hold a B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in PCB Layout of graphics cards, motherboards, line cards or other related technology. Experience with HDI designs is a plus
• Proven experience in substrate layout of wire bond and flip chip packages, preferred
• Significant background with Cadence APD or SiP and/or PCB layout tools (including Constraint Manager)
• Solid understanding of high-speed design signal integrity practices
• Experience with Virtuoso and Calibre is a plus
• Experience using Valor is helpful

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.