Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer
NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer to join a growing group of diverse individuals responsible for handling high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs. This role involves working collaboratively and multi-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team of Circuit designers and mask designers.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical layout for digital and mixed-signal functions like clock generators, op-amps, sensors, security circuits, power delivery circuits in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools
- Participate in floor planning, custom layout, and verify against design rules and schematics
- Fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- At least 7+ years of hands-on layout design experience
- Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
- Validated experience with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso
- Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre
- Leadership experience mentoring and assisting junior mask designers, implementing standard processes for the team, and keeping checklists for optimal layout design
- Communicate with diverse team of mask designers across geographies and timezones
- Ability to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills and positive energy
- Proficiency in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc. is a plus
- Knowledge of layout automation is a definite plus
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Skills
- Strong understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
- Validated experience with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso
- Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre
- Leadership experience mentoring and assisting junior mask designers, implementing standard processes for the team, and keeping checklists for optimal layout design
- Proficiency in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc.
- Knowledge of layout automation
Benefits
- NVIDIA is a pioneer in bringing groundbreaking technology to new markets
- We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us
- If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Pay
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD.
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits
Contact
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 26, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.