Senior Power Integrity Methodology CAD Engineer

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (TX); On-site; USD 196,000 - 368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Power Integrity Methodology CAD Engineer to develop rail analysis methodologies, signoff strategies, and innovative EMIR flows for GPU chips.

You will craft scalable workflows for power and noise analysis across projects, collaborate across hardware and design teams, and apply TCL, Perl, Python and C++ to automate tools. The role includes equity, competitive base pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of EMIR flow methodology development and support.
• Strong understanding of EMIR analysis and signoff.
• Familiar with hierarchical design and hierarchical signoff.
• Experience with shift-left optimization for EMIR in chip build cycles.
• Ability to collaborate across hardware and design teams.
• Proficiency in TCL, Perl, Python, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical design methodologies for rail analysis and signoff.
• Create unique solutions for IR analysis and signoff for NVIDIA chips.
• Craft workflows for power and noise analysis across multiple projects.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication

Cross-team coordination

Hardware collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

10+ years EMIR flow experience

Tools

TCL

Perl

Python

C++

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are now looking for a Senior Power Integrity Methodology CAD Engineer.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing physical design methodologies for rail analysis and signoff.

• Responsible for coming up with unique and creative solutions for pioneering IR analysis and signoff that are needed for NVIDIA chips.

• Crafting workflows and tool methodologies for power and noise analysis across multiple projects.

What we need to see:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 10 +years of experience in EMIR flow methodology development and support.

• Strong understanding of all aspects of EMIR analysis and signoff.

• Familiar with hierarchical design approach and hierarchical signoff.

• Experience with shift-left methodologies for EMIR optimization and convergence earlier in the chip build cycle.

• Ability to collaborate across teams: Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, with a track record of working closely with hardware and design teams to facilitate EMIR signoff

• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, such as TCL, Perl, Python, and C++.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in crafting custom workflows from scratch.

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where quick thinking and creative solutions are often required.

• Experience using AI tools to improve capabilities in the power integrity domain, such as automating analysis and improving tool/flow features

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. And due to outstanding growth, our teams are rapidly growing. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, 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 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5, and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 31, 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.