Software Engineer, CAD Automation
NVIDIAJob Title
Software Engineer, CAD Automation
Role Summary
Develop automation, tools, and flows that increase productivity and robustness of custom VLSI circuit designs. Work within the CAD/EDA team and cross-functional engineering groups to support pre-silicon and post-silicon design and verification workflows.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The role expects around 3+ years of experience in VLSI CAD flows and methodology.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include:
- Design, implement, and maintain CAD automation tools, scripts, and flows for VLSI design and verification.
- Automate routine design tasks to improve engineer productivity and reduce manual errors.
- Integrate and build methodology around vendor EDA tools and design collateral to streamline workflows.
- Support and troubleshoot existing development infrastructure; propose and implement improvements.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams (design, verification, tooling) to ensure robust designs across product lines.
- Apply software engineering best practices to build scalable, maintainable systems.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- 3+ years of practical experience with VLSI CAD flows and methodology.
- Hands-on VLSI design experience and familiarity with chip design flows.
- Strong programming and scripting skills (examples: C++, Python, Tcl, Makefile or similar).
- Experience integrating and automating EDA tools and managing tool flows.
- Strong problem-solving, proactive mindset, and effective communication skills for cross-team work.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with design collateral formats (e.g., .v, .gv, .lib, GDS).
- Technical presentation skills and experience working across organizational levels.
Education Requirements
MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent practical experience); PhD preferred. Related technical fields or equivalent experience are 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.
