Nvidia is hiring a Senior SOC/IP Methodology Engineer to help design and architect next generation custom SoC/IP solutions. We are looking for individuals with passion and desire to deliver innovative products. Together, we will build the next generation of life changing SoC’s. If you are a motivated individual that understands how SoC systems are architected and built, has intimate knowledge of client requirements, and understand various development cycles, this is your place to be.
What you will be doing:
Responsible for developing and optimizing semi-custom RTL to GDS methodologies, work with internal and external collaborators and IP Vendors on SOC/IP requirements and drive technology alignments across them.
You will be a hands-on domain expert, able to traverse from Synthesis to final design closure (timing and layout) involving latest EDA technologies and capabilities.
Work with customers on SOC/IP development processes, IP quality and handoff requirements for QA, smooth integration, and high-quality analysis flows.
You will drive, review, and cultivate development processes to assure top quality work to and from IP customers and SOC engineers.
You will help in driving technical design reviews, assuring that defined processes are followed, identifying, and mitigating risks, and continuing to improve development processes with innovative tools and procedures.
Be responsible for results/handoffs to and from Customers, methodology solutions and schedule plans.
You will be required to drive early PPA on customer IP and drive what-if experiments to help drive KPI targets, analyze and solve critical issues
Will work with internal and external collaborators to carry out floorplan experiments to drive area estimates and evaluate solution tradeoffs.
Work with Nvidia PD design methodology team to come up with best methodologies to integrate external customer IP.
You will also work with external ASIC companies if we decide to outsource some part of Nvidia design.
What we need to see:
Masters with 8+ (or BS or equivalent experience with 10+) years of experience within these skill areas.
Extensive leadership experience as Methodology and Technical expert in physical design working with internal and external partners
Experience working in a SOC development and customer focused environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience in handling complex IP ecosystem involving both internal and external partners. Exposure to IP-XACT or similar infrastructure is a plus.
Proven hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII tool flows. physical design and analysis tools from EDA vendors such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor (CDC, LP Checks, Genus, First Encounter, Innovus, Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, ICC2, PT-SI, Tempus, Redhawk) etc.
Understanding of full flow (including DFT, BIST) to integrate customer and third-party IP and drive program alignment.
Proven abilities to optimize methodology and flows for high productivity, design optimization and incorporate innovation.
Strong background and knowledge in Synthesis, CTS, Power Optimization, Placement and Route methods and timing convergence for high performance designs like CPU, GPU and machine learning IPs.
Strong scripting skills involving Python, Perl and Tcl, excellent soft skills.
RTL2GDS experience with high performance ARM cores, Serdes, DDR, GPU, machine learning experience would be a plus.
With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, 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, and, due to outstanding growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous professional with a genuine passion for technology, 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 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.
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
- Masters with 8+ years experience (or BS with 10+ years)
- Leadership experience as methodology and technical expert in physical design
- Experience in SOC development and customer-focused environments with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience handling complex IP ecosystems involving internal and external partners
- Exposure to IP-XACT or similar infrastructure
- Proven hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII tool flows and EDA physical design/analysis tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor etc.)
- Understanding of full flow including DFT and BIST for integrating customer and third-party IP
- Ability to optimize methodology and flows for productivity and design optimization
- Strong background in Synthesis, CTS, Power Optimization, Placement and Route, and timing convergence for high-performance designs
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Perl, Tcl)
- RTL-to-GDS experience with high-performance IP types (ARM cores, Serdes, DDR, GPU, ML IP)
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