Physical Design Backend Engineer at NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, TA, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • B.SC./M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in physical design
  • Proven experience in RTL2GDS flows and methodologies
  • 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 DesignRTL2GDSSynthesisPlace and RoutePNRSTATiming ClosurePhysical VerificationLVSDRCSynopsysCadence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Physical Design Backend Engineer role?

The role requires 3+ years of experience in physical design, along with a B.SC./M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience.

What key skills are needed for the Physical Design Engineer position?

Candidates need proven experience in RTL2GDS flows and methodologies, knowledge in physical design flows like PNR, STA, and physical verification, deep understanding of physical construction and integration, and familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys and Cadence.

What does the work environment look like at NVIDIA for this role?

You'll work in a meaningful, growing, and highly professional environment with the best physical design team in the industry, on groundbreaking chips in a technology-focused company.

What are the main responsibilities of this Physical Design Backend Engineer role?

Responsibilities include physical design of blocks targeting best power, area, and performance; resolving timing and congestion issues; and handling all aspects of RTL2GDS flows like synthesis, place and route, timing closure, power analysis, and physical verification.

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

A strong candidate is a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge, has great teammate qualities, and is ready to make a significant impact on innovative high-speed networking chips.

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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