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NVIDIA

Senior Circuit Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-with amazing people with a dynamic workforce! Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join our diverse team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

What you'll be doing:

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  • Participate in cutting edge Processor design in deep submicron technologies.
  • Work as part of a global circuits team to design the state of the art in silicon monitors and many innovative custom macros.
  • Apply circuit techniques to improve the power, performance and area utilization of the various communication link designs used in next generation GPUs.
  • Be a mentor/technical lead for junior team members.

What we need to see:

  • BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5 years' experience in circuit design or MS preferred in Electrical, Computer Engineering with 3 years' experience with circuit design.
  • Good understanding of deep submicron process issues and circuit design is required.
  • Experience in Spice simulation and analysis.
  • Understanding of timing closure, interconnect design, and custom circuits are required.
  • Understanding of Place and Route design tools and datapath Tiling techniques is required.
  • Hands on experience in design and analysis of low power circuits, e.g. power gating, decaps, multi-vt is required.
  • Understanding of Design-for-test (DFT) and logic design is a plus.
  • Proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.
  • Prior leadership experience a certain plus.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology?

The base salary range is 128,000 USD - 258,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: NVIDIA-JR1978445
Employment Type: Full Time