Senior Mask Design Engineer at NVIDIA

**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced Mask Layout Design Engineer capable of handling complex mixed-signal circuit designs and floor planning

Work type: hybrid

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Salary: $132,000 – $235,750/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced Mask Layout Design Engineer capable of handling complex mixed-signal circuit designs and floor planning in advanced sub-micron CMOS technologies. **Key highlights** You will work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to perform physical layouts for high-speed I/O, PLLs, and ESD structures while ensuring designs adhere to strict manufacturing rules and schematic requirements. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 6+ years of hands-on layout design experience using Cadence Virtuoso. - Are skilled in debugging DRC and LVS issues using tools like Calibre, Hercules, or Primeyield. - Have a strong background in scripting languages such as Python or Perl to automate design tasks. - Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills when working with ASIC and systems engineers.

Job Description

Are you a Mask Layout Design Engineer who is seeking am amazing opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer – someone who is excited to join a growing group of diverse individuals responsible for handling complex mixed-signal circuit designs! 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. Join our dynamic team today!

What you'll be doing:

The role entails working collaboratively and multi-functionally with a multi-disciplinary team of Photonics, CMOS, Electronics, and Systems engineers

Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high speed I/O circuits, general I/O's, ESD structures designs in innovative sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools

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

Job duties will include floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics.

Fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions

What we need to see:

BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

At least 6+ 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, Primeyield

Ability to work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills and positive energy.

Proficiency in scripting languages like perl, python, skill etc. Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize DRC and LVS

NVIDIA is widely considered to be 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.

#LI-Hybrid

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 25, 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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