Senior Synthesis Flow CAD Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Senior Synthesis Flow CAD Engineer to join our growing team! Are you a computer engineer with a passion for automation of VLSI ASIC design? Come be part of a diverse team creating NVIDIA's chip design methodology! These chips are among the largest and most complex designs in the world, employing advanced silicon processes. We're responsible for NVIDIA's front-end ASIC implementation flows-including RTL synthesis, equivalence checking, and early physical design-which support all of NVIDIA's semiconductor products. As part of our team, you'll design, develop and support sophisticated software around EDA tools and other CAD programs,

At NVIDIA, we have been at the forefront of innovation for over two decades. Our groundbreaking invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, our advancements in GPU deep learning sparked the modern AI era, paving the way for the next computing revolution. NVIDIA is a "learning machine," constantly evolving and adapting to seize new opportunities. We seek challenges that are not only hard to tackle but also matter deeply to the world. Our mission is to amplify human imagination and intelligence, and we are dedicated to this life's work.

What you'll be doing:

• You will architect highly automated and customizable design flows using modern software engineering methodologies
• Build flows for methodologies incorporating logic/physical synthesis, design planning, and equivalence checking for industry-leading chip designs
• Be responsible for design, implementation and testing of CAD programs
• Work with design teams and leading EDA vendors to evaluate the industry's most powerful design implementation and analysis tools
• Provide support for ASIC tools and flows
• Assist chip design teams with advanced implementation tasks

What we need to see:

• BS in Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with 3+ years of CAD experience; MS preferred
• Be familiar with Verilog and ASIC design along with experience in commercial EDA tools
• Software engineering experience with software design, algorithms, data structures, testing
• Have a strong proficiency in at least one of Python, Perl, Tcl, C/C++
• Knowledge or experience with logic synthesis, physical design, or formal equivalence checking.
• Proven track record developing flows and/or tools for chip design

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Familiarity with Machine Learning/Deep Learning
• Experience in other ASIC methodologies such as RTL Lint, CDC, DFT or STA.
• Experience with compute farm interaction: software deployment, performance optimization, containers, etc.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 30, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.