Senior Director, Device and Spice Modeling

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA's Advanced Technology Group is seeking a Senior Director to lead the Device and SPICE Modeling group. This role involves co-developing advanced device technology with foundries, focusing on achieving performance targets, releasing accurate SPICE models, and validating process readiness through test chip design and analysis. The position requires extensive experience in silicon technologies, engineering management, and a strong understanding of FinFET/GAA processes and BSIM models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Explore and assess cutting edge device technology for next generation products
  2. Drive foundries for device development roadmap to achieve performance goals & accurate SPICE model
  3. Build testchip plan and deliver device test structures for new process node to validate SPICE model and process readiness
  4. Lead in collaboration with foundry to set SPICE model update plan, and resolve SPICE model inaccuracy & device issues
  5. Provide device usage guidelines and simulation support to internal design teams

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering or Physics MS/PhD
  • Silicon Technology Development Management
  • Engineering Management
  • FinFET & GAA Process Technology
  • BSIM Model
  • Device Test Structure Design
  • SPICE Simulation

Nice to have

  • PhD

What the JD emphasized

  • MS (PhD preferred) in electrical engineering, or physics or equivalent experience
  • 18+ overall years in managing technology development for advanced Silicon Technologies and with 5+ years in engineering management role
  • Strong understanding of FinFET & GAA process technology and BSIM model
  • Hands-on experience of device test structure design and SPICE simulation