Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 264,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking a Software Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to build VLSI CAD software. The position requires design and development of high-performance chip design tools and collaboration with global teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of CAD/EDA development experience, strong C++ skills, and proficiency with modern software tools. The job offers competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in CAD/EDA tool development.
• Expert proficiency in C++, Java, or C#.
• Proficiency with modern software platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, test, and support high-capacity and high-performance chip design tools.
• Write innovative and well-designed code for desktop engineering applications.
• Collaborate with internal engineering customers worldwide.

Skills

CAD data structures and algorithms

C++

Java

C#

Education

MS CS/CPE or BS CS/CPE

Tools

C++20

Java 21

git

IDEA/Visual Studio/CLion

Job description

Position Overview

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. NVIDIA is now focusing on AI to redefine computing, with GPUs becoming the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars. This role is a Software Engineer in a small team building high‑impact VLSI CAD software for the next generation of design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, test, and support high‑capacity and high‑performance chip design and visualization tools, including modeling and algorithm work.
• Write challenging, innovative, and well‑designed code for desktop engineering applications.
• Participate in agile practices with fellow developers.
• Collaborate with internal engineering customers worldwide to envision new tools and define their requirements.

Qualifications

• MS CS/CPE or BS CS/CPE (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CAD/EDA tool development.
• Skill in CAD data structures and algorithms, especially for physical VLSI design automation.
• Expert proficiency in C++, Java, or C#.
• Proficiency with modern software platforms and tools (e.g., C++20, Java 21, git, IDEs such as IDEA/Visual Studio/CLion, unit test frameworks, CI/CD).
• Experience in software system architecture and object‑oriented design.
• Desire to apply sound software design principles in an evolving AI environment.
• Ability to adapt to the team’s growing scope and vision.
• Experience with AI‑based code assistant tools.

Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $168,000 – $264,500 for Level4, and $196,000 – $310,500 for Level5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.