Senior DFT Power Methodology Engineer

About the role

Design-for-X Engineering at NVIDIA works on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting creative solutions in AI for Chip Design and AI for Predictions in various use cases in manufacturing testing on some of the industry's most complex semiconductor chips.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovating in the DFT Power, Thermal & Voltage Noise Methodology areas.
• Partner with multi-functional teams including Product Development & Power Architecture, implementing brand-new methodologies on hard-to-solve problems for improving our outgoing quality of chips.
• Help mentor junior engineers on test designs and trade-offs including cost and quality.
• Post-silicon data analysis for power to architect the next-gen solutions.
• Develop and deploy DFT methodologies for our next generation products using Applied ML & Gen AI solutions.

Requirements

• BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 12+
• MSEE with 10+
• PhD with 6+
• Understanding of fundamental DFT topics and VLSI areas of power, timing & voltage noise
• Experience in Power Analysis, Thermal Analysis & IR Drop tools
• Experience in application of AI for EDA-related problem-solving
• Excellent knowledge in using statistical tools for data analysis & insights
• Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power
• Experience in Silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE or SLT platforms

Qualifications

• Be able to think like a programmer so that this can be translated into action using AI

Skills

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the curiosity to work on rare challenges
• Experience in managing DFT Power Methodology for designs
• Post-silicon debug for thermal & IR Drop
• Good understanding of technology and passionate about what you do
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic environment

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 17, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.