Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Cache Coherent Interconnects
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Cache Coherent Interconnects
Role Summary
Responsible for physical design implementation of CPU on-chip interconnect networks and last-level caches. Work includes synthesis, timing closure, floorplanning and collaborating with logic and micro-architecture teams to meet area, performance and power targets.
This role is on NVIDIA's CPU Cache Coherent Interconnects team and contributes to high-performance semiconductor products across the company.
Experience Level
Senior — typically 5+ years of experience in processor or other high-performance semiconductor design.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include implementation and optimization of on-chip interconnects and caches, driving timing closure, and collaborating across teams.
- Lead synthesis and timing closure to meet frequency, area, power and performance goals.
- Perform floorplanning and physical optimization for high-frequency designs.
- Collaborate with RTL and micro-architecture teams to assess feasibility and implement design changes.
- Execute implementation tasks from RTL through ECOs and signoff timing.
- Evaluate and influence physical design for next-generation coherent interconnects and system-level caches.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and relevant experience; preferred items listed where applicable.
- 5+ years of experience in processor or other high-performance semiconductor physical design.
- Hands-on synthesis experience and proven timing-closure expertise for high-frequency designs.
- Experience with floorplanning and industry-standard physical design tools and flows.
- Strong communication and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, global team.
- Preferred: Verilog proficiency and familiarity with RTL design and verification, DFT and ECO processes.
- Preferred: experience with interconnect, cache, or CPU core design.
Education Requirements
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
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.
