Senior Full Chip Layout and Physical Verification CAD Engineer

Job Title

Senior Full Chip Layout and Physical Verification CAD Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for developing full-chip physical design methodologies and physical verification flows for networking SoCs. Lead development and support of flows required for tapeout and cross-team convergence.

Work closely with full-chip layout owners, block owners, and project managers to ensure timely, high-quality implementation and verification.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years of hands-on full-chip layout and physical verification experience.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Design and develop full-chip physical design methodologies and verification flows across projects.
• Develop, run, debug, and approve physical verification (PV) flows to meet quality and tapeout schedules.
• Drive tapeout activities and ensure timely convergence for networking chips and SoCs.
• Collaborate with full-chip layout owners, block owners, and project managers to resolve cross-team issues.
• Create and maintain flow and tool automation for full-chip physical design and verification.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams on PV methodology and closure.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on full-chip layout and physical verification experience.
• Strong background in PV methodology: DRC, LVS, ANT, ERC, and DFM for advanced process nodes.
• Proficiency in scripting: Python, Tcl, Shell, and Make; experience in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with physical build EDA tools: Synopsys ICC2/FC, Cadence Innovus.
• Familiarity with physical verification tools: Synopsys ICV, Siemens Calibre.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with data collection and analysis to improve flows.
• Experience as methodology or flow owner for full-chip place-and-route.
• Demonstrated ownership, self-learning ability, and strong teamwork.
• Orientation to AI tools or willingness to learn them.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, 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.