Principal Physical Design Engineer, ATG

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our 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. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today!

The Advanced Technology Group is looking for a highly motivated Principal Physical Design Engineer to join our group.  Do you have a proven EE background with an in-depth understanding of physical design, place and route, timing analysis, power analysis, IR drop analysis, process nodes and experience of flow development and chip implementation all the way to GDS tapeout?  Have you been an architect/team lead and subject matter expert?  If yes, then we’d love to hear from you! The job also requires innovative idea, strong programming skills and hands-on work to make advanced process node work for NVIDIA’s need.  This role will be located at our company headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.     

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the Advanced technology node P&R methodology architecture and development

• Advanced technology node test vehicle chips implementation

• Advanced technology node block PPA analysis

• Provide IP (std/ram/analog) interface guidelines

• Provide methodology support and guidance to production methodology team

What we need to see:

• BSEE (MSEE preferred) or equivalent experience with 15+ years of relevant industry experience

• Experience in large VLSI physical design chip implementation on advanced silicon node technologies

• Track record of production chip work

• P&R CAD tools experience: ICC2/Innovus/Voltus/Redhawk/StarRC/ICV

• Scripting skill: Perl and TCL

• PPA (performance/power/area) analysis, timing analysis, IR drop, physical verification experience must

• Strong debugging and analysis skill

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do

• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic matrix environment

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us.

It’s not just technology though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company diverse culture make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and dynamic places to work in the world! At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values like innovation, excellence and determination and team, that guide us to be the best we can be.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 2, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.