Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Package Layout Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to collaborate with the layout team on high-speed, high-density ASIC packages. You will optimize pinouts, routing, and power distribution while contributing to CAD library development and design feasibility studies.

The role requires 5+ years in PCB layout for graphics hardware, experience with Cadence APD, and a solid understanding of signal integrity. Hybrid remote options and competitive equity are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years PCB layout experience for graphics cards, motherboards, or related tech.
• Experience with substrate layout of wire bond and flip chip packages preferred.

Responsibilities

• As part of a Layout team, implement high speed/density ASIC packages.
• Perform substrate breakout patterns for ASIC packages and optimize pinout.
• Assist with package routing, placement, stack-up, and power distribution.
• Develop CAD libraries and tools using Cadence APD.

Skills

PCB Layout

HDI designs

High-speed design

Signal integrity

Flip chip packages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence APD

Virtuoso

Calibre

Valor

Constraint Manager

Job description

## Senior Package Layout Engineer - HardwareApplylocations: US, CA, Santa Clara: US, NV, Remote: US, OR, Remote: US, AZ, Remote: US, WA, Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2022910NVIDIA'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!This position will collaborate with Technical Package Lead and different design teams in the design and development of sophisticated, detailed layout of IC substrates for NVIDIA products. In addition, work with design teams to plan schedules, resolve costs, manufacturing, and electrical design issues.**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 helpfulNVIDIA 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.#LI-HybridYour 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 August 10, 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.