Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer
Role Summary
Senior engineer responsible for physical mask/layout of mixed-signal and high-speed circuits for VLSI products. Work in a cross-functional ASIC and mixed-signal team to deliver floorplanning, custom layout, and verification for sub-micron CMOS designs.
Experience Level
Senior - minimum of 5+ years of relevant mask design/layout experience.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include layout implementation, integration support, and verification for mixed-signal and I/O circuits.
- Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions (PLLs, high-speed I/O, general I/Os, ESD structures) in sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.
- Collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal design engineers to customize layouts for integration in VLSI products.
- Floorplanning, custom layout implementation, and verification against design rules and schematics.
- Debug layout-related issues and work with verification tools to ensure manufacturability and correctness.
Requirements
Core technical skills and proven track record in mask/layout design for mixed-signal VLSI.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant mask design/layout experience.
- Deep 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, PrimeYield.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Skill) for automation and flow customization.
- Knowledge of DRC/LVS checking flows and ability to customize decks.
- Effective spoken and written English communication and ability to work in a team.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) 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.
