Physical Design CAD Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Physical Design CAD Engineer
Role Summary
Join NVIDIA's Networking Silicon engineering team to develop physical design, synthesis, STA and logic-equivalence methodologies for high-speed networking SoCs. The role focuses on implementation flow development and timing/power/noise convergence to deliver production chips.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Early-career) — at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include defining methodologies and executing implementation flows to achieve timing, power and signal-integrity goals across networking chips.
- Develop physical design, synthesis, STA and logic-equivalence methodologies for SoC implementation.
- Collaborate with block owners, full-chip STA engineers and project managers to ensure timely convergence and quality.
- Propose and implement solutions for complex physical design challenges (floorplan, power/clock distribution, placement, routing).
- Develop and improve flows and tool methodologies for floorplanning, P&R, timing analysis/closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification.
- Perform ECOs and other optimizations to improve timing and power while meeting manufacturing rules and electrical constraints.
Requirements
Concise list of required and preferred skills.
Must-have:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant physical-design or CAD experience.
- Proficiency in scripting: Python, Perl, Tcl, and Make.
- Experience analyzing and converging crosstalk, delay, noise/glitch, and electrical/manufacturing rules in deep-submicron processes.
- Knowledge of physical-design optimization techniques: placement, routing, cell sizing, buffering, logic restructuring, and implementing ECOs.
- Experience modeling process variation effects and converging designs considering variation.
- Proven track record of delivering designs to production.
- Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and good written/verbal/presentation skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with Synopsys (DC/Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime) and Cadence (Innovus, Tempus) EDA tools.
- Experience owning or defining methodology/flow steps for synthesis, P&R or STA.
- Demonstrated ownership, ability to self-learn, and strong teamwork skills.
Education Requirements
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is listed; equivalent practical experience is explicitly accepted.
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.
