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NVIDIA

Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

Santa Clara, CA · On-site · Senior

Discipline
Hardware
Industry
Semiconductor

Spec sheet

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Senior Mask Design Engineer at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA does physical layout for mixed-signal functions using Cadence tools. The role works with ASIC/mixed-signal engineers on floor planning, custom layout, and verification against rules and schematics.

$132,000–$235,750 / year · Equity · 7+ years · BSEE or equivalent

Required

  • BSEE or equivalent
  • 7+ years mask/layout design
  • analog layout in submicron CMOS
  • Cadence Virtuoso
  • DRC/LVS, deck customization
  • Perl/Python scripting
  • verification tools (Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, Primeyield)

Preferred

  • experience with high-speed mixed-signal design
  • floor planning
  • layout verification against schematics
  • team collaboration
  • ESD structure design

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • equity
  • PTO

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Employer description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to take on, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, someone who is excited to join a growing and dynamic group of diverse individuals responsible for handling meaningful high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs.

What you’ll be doing:

Performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL’s, high speed SerDes, Analog to Digital converters, ESD structures designs in state-of-the-art sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.

You’ll work cross functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products.

Take part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics.

What we need to see:

Have a BSEE or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 7+ years industry experience in Mask and Layout Design.

Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.

You are an authority with Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso.

Experience running and debugging with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield.

You are able to work effectively in a team, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and positive energy.

You’ll be proficient in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc.

Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
132,000 USD – 207,000 USD for Level 4; and 148,000 USD – 235,750 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

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