Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware at NVIDIA

**Who this is for** This role is for a Senior Mask Design Engineer looking to contribute to the physical layout of high-speed mixed-signal circuits for applicat

Work type: onsite

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Salary: $132,000 – $235,750/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a Senior Mask Design Engineer looking to contribute to the physical layout of high-speed mixed-signal circuits for applications ranging from consumer graphics to AI. **Key highlights** You will lead the implementation of IC physical layouts using Cadence tools, performing floor planning and routing while ensuring designs meet strict performance specifications. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 6+ years of mask design or IC layout experience in sub-micron CMOS technologies. - Are proficient with EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor, and Synopsys. - Possess expertise in high-speed IO layout techniques like signal shielding and common centroid matching. - Are skilled in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.

Job Description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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 solve, 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 multifaceted group of individuals responsible for handling groundbreaking high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in an innovative, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence.

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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 for Level 4, and 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/).

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 26, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

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