Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement mask-level physical layouts for high-speed mixed-signal circuits (PLLs, SerDes, high-speed memory I/O, general I/Os, ESD) in advanced sub-micron CMOS FinFET processes. The role partners with ASIC and mixed-signal teams to integrate custom blocks into VLSI products and ensure rule and schematic compliance.

Position is part of a layout engineering group focused on production-quality mixed-signal IP for NVIDIA ASICs.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant mask design/layout experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform custom physical layout for mixed-signal functions (PLLs, SerDes, high-speed memory I/O, general I/Os, ESD) using Cadence tools in FinFET technologies.
• Floor planning and integration of custom blocks into ASIC layouts.
• Verify layouts against design rules and schematics (DRC/LVS) and debug failures.
• Collaborate with circuit designers and ASIC engineers to adapt and integrate designs for VLSI products.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Proven understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in sub-micron CMOS technologies.
• Expertise with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso.
• Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS using tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre and customizing decks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and verification flow customization (Perl, Python, SKILL).
• Effective spoken and written English and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience optimizing layouts for high-speed signaling and SerDes-specific constraints.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is specified; minimum 5 years of relevant mask design/layout experience or equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

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.