ECAD PCB Tools Developer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
168K-311K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Join an agile EDA software team to develop and automate PCB electrical design and layout tools (Cadence System Capture, Allegro) for system designers. Assess requirements, build tooling solutions, integrate databases and automation, and document processes to improve SI and design workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its outstanding legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and outstanding individuals.  

Today, we’re harnessing the boundless capabilities of AI to build the next era of computing. An era where our GPU serves as the intelligence behind computers, robots, and autonomous vehicles capable of perceiving the world. Achieving what has never been accomplished before requires foresight, creativity, and the top talent worldwide. At NVIDIA, you’ll join a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is motivated to perform at their highest level. Join us and discover how you can build a lasting impact on the world.  
 

What you'll be doing:  

  • Become a member of an agile and multi-functional EDA software development team. 

  • Participates in the development of tools that enable industry leading PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities, for our system designers throughout the company 

  • Leadership in this role involves assessing the requirements from the design community, building innovative solutions that continually improve our tools and processes. 

What we need to see:  

  • BS CS/CE/EE or related field (or equivalent experience) 

  • 8+ years of industry experience with 3+ years of CAD/PCB tools experience.

  • Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout to aid system designers in sophisticated implementations. 

  • System design and hierarchical sub-design 

  • Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux) 

  • Experienced with databases (e.g. Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB) 

  • Proficiency in Python 

  • Good communication and documentation skills 

Ways to stand out from the crowd:  

  • Experience in the Cadence’ System Capture TCL API 

  • Background with Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience 

  • Experience with a teamwork environment based on JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce 

  • Knowledge/experience with PLM systems 

  • Knowledge in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS 

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 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 26, 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.

Skills Required

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years industry experience with 3+ years CAD/PCB tools experience
  • Proven experience delivering EDA/ECAD solutions using Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout
  • System design and hierarchical sub-design experience
  • Familiarity with automation on Windows and Linux
  • Experience with databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Good communication and documentation skills
  • Experience with Cadence System Capture TCL API
  • Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce
  • Knowledge/experience with PLM systems
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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