Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA +1 · Remote

Senior Mask Design Engineer for high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs in sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools. Responsibilities include physical layout, cross-functional collaboration with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers, and verification against design rules and schematics. Requires BSEE or equivalent, 7+ years of experience in Mask and Layout Design, deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts, proficiency with Cadence virtuoso, experience with verification tools (Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, Primeyield), and scripting languages (perl, python, skill). Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows is also required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high speed SerDes, Analog to Digital converters, ESD structures designs in groundbreaking sub-micron CMOS technologies using Cadence tools.
  2. You'll work cross functionally with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products.
  3. Take part in floor planning, custom layout and verifying against design rules and schematics.

Skills

Required

  • BSEE or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years proven experience in Mask and Layout Design
  • Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
  • Cadence custom circuit design tools - particularly virtuoso
  • Verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield
  • Scripting languages like perl, python, skill
  • DRC and LVS checking flows
  • Ability to customize decks

Nice to have

  • good interpersonal skills
  • passion and positive energy

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum of 7+ years proven 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
  • Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks