ASIC Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2027
NVIDIAJob Title
ASIC Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2027
Role Summary
Implement digital ASICs from RTL freeze to tape-out with focus on synthesis, timing closure/sign-off, constraints definition, and methodology. Work closely with ASIC, place-and-route, and verification teams to meet timing, power, and layout targets on advanced process nodes.
Experience Level
Entry-level - New college graduate (2027). Intended for candidates with minimal industry experience; typically 0–2 years.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities cover pre-layout and post-layout physical design and timing closure activities.
- Chip integration and netlist generation
- Synthesis and RTL/netlist quality checks
- Formal verification and constraints creation/validation
- Define timing budgets and achieve timing closure/sign-off at partition and full-chip levels
- Analyze and resolve special timing modes and corner cases (IO, test, clock, async)
- Collaborate on chip partitioning, floorplanning, and timing-driven implementation
- Develop and improve timing closure flows from front-end to back-end
- Automate flows and build methodology tools
- Create functional ECOs when required
Requirements
Key technical skills and practical experience required or helpful for the role.
- Project experience in IC design implementation
- Hands-on experience with EDA tools; familiarity with Synopsys (DC/PT/Formality) or Cadence (RC Compiler/LEC) is helpful
- Proficient scripting with Python or TCL is helpful
- Strong English reading and writing skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate timing issues clearly
Education Requirements
MS in Electrical Engineering or Microelectronics preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Related coursework or background in circuit design and digital design is expected; equivalent bachelor's degree plus relevant project experience may be acceptable.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
