Physical Design Backend Engineer at NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, TA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Technology, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • B.SC./M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge in physical design flows and methodologies (PNR, STA, physical verification)
  • Deep understanding of all aspects of Physical construction and Integration
  • Knowledge in Physical Design Verification methodology LVS/DRC
  • Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (such as Synopsys, Cadence, etc.)
  • Great teammate

Responsibilities

  • Physical design of blocks according to specifications under challenging constraints targeting for the best power, area, and performance
  • Work on a variety of challenging designs (including high cell count and HS blocks)
  • Resolving complex timing and congestion problems
  • Daily work involves all aspects of physical design chip development (RTL2GDS) - synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise analysis, and physical verification
  • Taking part in flows development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Physical DesignPNRSTALVSDRCSynopsysCadenceRTL2GDSSynthesisPlace and RouteTiming ClosurePower AnalysisClock DistributionPhysical Verification

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this Physical Design Backend Engineer role?

A B.SC./M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience is required, along with 2+ years of relevant experience.

What key skills and knowledge are needed for this position?

Candidates need knowledge in physical design flows and methodologies (PNR, STA, physical verification), deep understanding of physical construction and integration, knowledge in LVS/DRC verification, and familiarity with EDA tools like Synopsys and Cadence.

What does the daily work involve for this role?

Daily work includes physical design of blocks (RTL2GDS), synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise analysis, physical verification, and taking part in flows development.

What is the company culture like at NVIDIA for this team?

NVIDIA offers a meaningful, growing, and highly professional environment in a technology-focused company, with forward-thinking people, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, autonomy, and challenging work in the best physical design team in the industry.

What makes a strong candidate for this Physical Design Engineer position?

A strong candidate is a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge, has the required technical knowledge, and is a great teammate ready to make a significant impact.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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