Senior Layout Mask Design Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associates degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of proven experience in mask design with FinFETs and/or gate-all-around process technologies
  • Deep understanding of digital and analog circuit layout concepts in ground breaking technologies
  • Strong background with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso
  • Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows such as ICV or Calibre, and extensive experience using these tools
  • Good communication skills and demonstrated team-centric decision making experience

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical layout for custom embedded SRAM structures in state-of-the-art FinFET and gate-all-around technologies using Cadence tools
  • Floor planning, custom layout, and verifying layout design rules and transistor-level schematics
  • Verify the robustness of your layout from a performance and reliability perspective
  • Communicating with P&R teams to determine optimal interface specifications between custom layout and standard cell-based logic
  • Lead and mentor other mask designers to improve team efficiency and align design methodologies

Skills

FinFET
gate-all-around
Cadence Virtuoso
physical layout
floor planning
DRC
LVS
ICV
Calibre
SRAM design
mask design

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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