Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware
Role Summary
Senior Package Layout Engineer on the Package/Layout team responsible for detailed IC substrate and PCB layout for NVIDIA products. Collaborates with the Technical Package Lead and cross-functional design teams to implement high-speed, high-density ASIC packages and resolve electrical, manufacturing, cost, and schedule issues.
Experience Level
Senior - requires experienced individual; the posting requests 5+ years of relevant PCB/substrate layout experience.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include implementing package layouts, optimizing pinout and routing, and improving layout methodologies and productivity.
- Collaborate on high-speed/high-density ASIC package implementation and integration with system designs.
- Perform substrate breakout patterns and package routing, placement, stack-up, reference plane and power distribution using Cadence APD or SiP tools.
- Optimize package pinout based on system-level trade-offs.
- Propose and document layout design trade-offs for Technical Package Lead review and implementation.
- Conduct feasibility studies evaluating package goals for size, cost, manufacturability, and system performance.
- Develop symbols and CAD library databases using Cadence APD design tools.
- Develop and refine methodologies to improve layout productivity.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; followed by nice-to-have items.
Must-have:
- 5+ years of PCB/substrate layout experience (graphics cards, motherboards, line cards, or related products).
- Proficiency with Cadence APD or SiP tool suite and PCB layout tools, including Constraint Manager.
- Solid understanding of high-speed signal integrity and power distribution practices.
- Experience with substrate layout for wire bond and flip-chip packages or equivalent practical experience.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with HDI designs.
- Familiarity with Virtuoso, Calibre, and Valor tools.
Education Requirements
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience; the posting accepts equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. No specific certifications were listed.
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.
