Senior Director, Device and SPICE Modeling
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Director, Device and SPICE Modeling
Role Summary
Lead the Device & SPICE Modeling group within the Advanced Technology Group (ATG). Responsible for co-developing advanced device technology with foundries, delivering accurate SPICE models based on test-chip data, and validating device performance and process readiness through test structures and tape-outs.
Provide device usage guidance and simulation support to internal design teams while coordinating roadmaps and model updates with foundry partners.
Experience Level
Senior — 18+ years overall experience in advanced silicon technology development, with at least 5 years in an engineering management role.
Responsibilities
Accountable for driving device technology, SPICE model accuracy, and validation efforts with foundries and internal stakeholders.
- Evaluate and assess candidate device technologies for next-generation products.
- Drive foundry device development roadmaps to meet speed, leakage, and variation targets.
- Define and execute testchip plans; deliver device test structures for new process nodes to validate SPICE models and process readiness.
- Collaborate with foundries to plan SPICE model updates and resolve model inaccuracies and device issues.
- Provide device usage guidelines and SPICE simulation support to internal product and design teams.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Deep understanding of FinFET and GAA process technologies and BSIM device models.
- Hands-on experience designing device test structures and performing SPICE simulations.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage cross-organization technical programs with foundry partners.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with tape-out procedures, RO test structures, and product scribe-line monitors.
- Prior success defining device performance targets and conducting variation analysis.
Education Requirements
MS required; PhD preferred in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field; 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.
