VLSI CAD Automation Engineer

Job Title

VLSI CAD Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Build solutions to improve productivity and efficiency of custom circuit design flows. Work on a cross-functional team to develop scalable, automated VLSI CAD flows and supporting tools.

Experience Level

Mid-level (typical 3–7 years of relevant VLSI CAD or EDA automation experience).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated VLSI CAD flows and associated scripts.
• Integrate, validate, and tune EDA tools and toolchains for custom circuit design.
• Develop scalable automation frameworks and continuous-integration processes for flows.
• Profile, debug, and optimize flow performance and turnaround time.
• Collaborate with circuit designers, layout engineers, and EDA vendors to resolve tool and flow issues.
• Create and maintain documentation, reproducible environments, and training materials for flows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Proven experience working with VLSI CAD/EDA flows and automation.
• Strong scripting skills (for example Python and Tcl) and solid software-engineering practices on Linux.
• Experience integrating and debugging EDA tools and toolchains.
• Familiarity with version control (git) and build/CI systems for automation.
• Effective communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with large-scale automation frameworks and performance tuning of flows.
• Knowledge of CAD toolchain internals (synthesis, placement, routing, signoff).

Education Requirements

MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred; equivalent practical experience in VLSI CAD/EDA automation is acceptable. The posting emphasizes significant experience in VLSI CAD flows.

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.