ASIC Design Engineer

We are now hiring an ASIC Design Engineer for Standard Cell Design and Layout Composition. NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s motivated by phenomenal technology—and outstanding people. NVIDIA's 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 — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We are looking to grow our company and teams with the best people in the world. We're rapidly growing our research and development for Inference. We specialize in developing GPU-accelerated Deep Learning software. Researchers around the world are using NVIDIA GPUs to power a revolution in Deep Learning and enabling breakthroughs in numerous areas.The Digital IP group is seeking an exceptional ASIC engineer to join the team. This team is dedicated to delivering comprehensive digital IPs, encompassing RAMs, ROMs, standard cells and specialized IPs. We closely collaborate with the front-end design team to comprehend the chip’s IP requirements, engage with the place-and-route and back-end teams to provide IP support, and actively partner with the advanced Technology Group and NV Research Team to conduct cutting-edge trials and internal workflow development.What you will be doing:Contribute to cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, focusing on standard cell library design and layout composition. Spearheading transistor-level circuit design concepts, performance analysis processes, and layout automation.Provide support for tool development using Perl/Python, offering creative insights to enhance existing tools and workflows, and creating new simulations for conducting evaluations related to timing, power, area, and reliability.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address library cell issues and enhance our quality control measures for library work.Engage in continuous learning and stay updated with the latest advancements in semiconductor technologies, applying new knowledge to optimize design methodologies and contribute to the team’s innovative solutions.What we need to see:MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.2+ years of experience is preferred.We are looking for strong background in deep submicron process issues.Deep understanding of the design, layout composition and simulation verification of standard cell libraries. Deep understanding on generating timing/power/noise/OCV views of the standard cells, validation of data and QA process.Hands-on experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools.Strong proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.We are looking for excellent team-work, communication and analytical skills. You shall be able to learn quickly, hard-working, and are results-oriented.Having past standard cell library or IP characterization experience is a plus.With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.The base salary range is $108,000 - $195,500. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.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.