Senior DTCO Engineer, CPU Physical Design
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior DTCO Engineer, CPU Physical Design
Role Summary
Evaluate advanced semiconductor process nodes and optimize technology choices and physical-design solutions for next-generation CPU microarchitecture. Coordinate with foundries, IP teams, and hardware design organizations during early technology development and pathfinding.
Experience Level
Senior - 5+ years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include technical evaluation, implementation analysis, and cross-team coordination.
- Evaluate advanced process technologies and recommend technology choices for next-generation CPUs.
- Run synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis to assess effects on power, performance, and area (PPA).
- Use early pathfinding blocks to identify implementation bottlenecks and project technology-node scaling.
- Collaborate with foundry, IP, and hardware design teams during early technology development phases.
- Analyze competitive products and benchmarks to inform design and technology trade-offs.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience are listed first; additional preferred strengths follow.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in advanced-node silicon design or physical-design methodology.
- Strong ability to analyze physical implementation constraints and develop technology solutions to improve power, performance, and area.
- Proficiency with scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar) and familiarity with AI tools.
- Experience analyzing timing, clocking, and physical-design trade-offs and communicating recommendations across organizations.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with DTCO or technology pathfinding for high-performance CPUs, GPUs, or AI accelerators.
- Expertise in advanced circuit and physical-design optimization, clocking, memory, or timing-closure techniques.
- Proven track record of translating test-chip or silicon data into measurable product improvements and demonstrated technical leadership.
Education Requirements
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related 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.
