SOC Design Methodologies Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
SOC Design Methodologies Engineer
Role Summary
Develop and maintain RTL automation tools, flows, and methodologies that support front-end RTL designers and back-end library engineers across SoC and IP development. Provide technical support, own shared tooling, and enable integration of design-for-test, safety, and power-reduction logic into products.
Work within a cross-functional team to deliver reliable, automated workflows that accelerate ASIC/SoC development.
Experience Level
Entry-level — minimum 2 years of relevant working experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include building and operating tools and workflows for RTL design automation and collaborating with multiple engineering groups.
- Develop and deploy in-house tools and workflows supporting engineering teams.
- Own and maintain tools that generate common RTL blocks for DFT, safety/resiliency, and power logic.
- Act as a DevOps-style engineer for RTL automation: implement features and maintain operational efficiency.
- Provide daily technical support to front-end RTL designers and back-end library engineers.
- Design and integrate new workflows and methodologies into IP development environments.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, practical experience, and communication ability.
- Minimum 2 years relevant working experience.
- Understanding of fundamental digital design concepts and practical experience coding in Verilog.
- Proficient in software engineering and scripting, including Python.
- Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting and Makefiles.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical details clearly.
- Strong ownership mentality for tools and workflows.
Nice-to-have:
- Verification experience.
- Background with memory circuit design.
- Experience with Perl scripting.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree 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.
