Senior SRAM Circuit 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
SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • BSEE minimum or equivalent experience, MSEE or PhD preferred
  • 10+ years of SRAM design experience
  • Strong background in layout
  • Deep understanding of process technology
  • Proficiency in DRC rules
  • Scripting ability (data parsing and automation)
  • Experience with Vmin/Vmax assist techniques
  • Self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Foundry interface and program management skills
  • Familiarity with Cadence SKILL
  • Lab testing/debug experience

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and explore foundry models and CAD tools
  • Maintain test cases
  • Automate PDK evaluation
  • Publish benchmarks
  • Extensive model-vs-silicon data analysis
  • Explore device and wire models
  • Analyze SRAM bitcell issues (Vmin, Vmax, Iread)
  • Collaborate with architecture, RTL, place & route, DFT, CAD, circuit design, and yield operations teams
  • Provide guidance and data analysis on RAM design issues (silicon bringup/yield, architectural planning, redundancy/repair, testing, low-voltage operation, DRC/DFM impact)
  • Transistor-level circuit design
  • Layout implementation
  • Physical and logical verification
  • Debug of SRAM macros and test structures on advanced processes
  • Focus on design for testing and yield analysis
  • Define and prototype process, design, and yield methodologies
  • Evaluate existing and pursue new memory design trends for applicability to future NVIDIA products and processes

Skills

SRAM Design
Layout
Process Technology
DRC Rules
Scripting
Vmin Assist
Vmax Assist
CAD Tools
PDK Evaluation
Data Analysis
Transistor-Level Design
Physical Verification
Logical Verification
Silicon Debug
DFT
RTL

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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