Senior Layout Mask Design Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associates degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years proven experience in mask and layout design
  • Deep understanding of digital and analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
  • Strong background with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly Virtuoso
  • Experience running and debugging with verification tools such as ICV or Calibre
  • Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Can effectively work in a team, good interpersonal skills, passion and positive energy

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical layout for custom embedded SRAM structures in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools
  • Assist in taking part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics
  • Perform power robustness check and EMIR verification and fixes
  • Negotiation with P&R on setting up ram interface spec
  • Lead and influence other layout designers to improve team efficiency and align design methodology

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso
physical layout
SRAM design
DRC
LVS
ICV
Calibre
EMIR verification
floor planning
sub-micron CMOS

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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