Senior Foundry Development Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Foundry Development Engineer to join our dynamic team at NVIDIA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and a proven track record in semiconductor wafer manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage foundry suppliers to ensure seamless wafer production and delivery from NPI to HVM.
• Optimize device performance, improve yield, conduct WAT analysis, and manage process/fab qualification.
• Facilitate effective communication and manage engineering resources between NVIDIA and foundry suppliers.
• Ensure high production quality control through inline monitoring, SPC review, DPPM reduction, and customer return investigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, power, yield, and reliability/quality goals.
• Standardize and automate data, procedures, and methodologies across foundries and internal teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop advanced solutions to enhance foundry management, improve DPPM, streamline problem resolution, and increase the accuracy of yield and device projections.
• Constantly seek ways to innovate by improving current job functions through adopting the latest technologies for greater efficiency, or by exploring opportunities beyond the current job scope to drive team growth and innovation.

Requirements

• BS in EE, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent experience, with an MS or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of proven experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
• Self-motivation with strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with FinFET device physics, CMOS logic process technology, and SPC control.
• Excellent engineering data analysis and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in EE, Physics, or Material Science.
• Direct working experience at or with foundry suppliers using advanced CMOS logic technologies.
• Experience in new product introduction and Tapeout/device/yield/QUAL analysis process.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report generation with large datasets, including scripting language skills such as JSL and Python.
• Expertise in JMP.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and optimize complex processes.
• Experience with data analysis and report generation.
• Knowledge of FinFET device physics, CMOS logic process technology, and SPC control.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $168,000 - $258,750, along with equity and benefits.

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

The position is available now.

Contact

To apply for this job, please submit your application before July 20, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.