Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

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

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

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 of experience in Mask and Layout Design
  • Analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
  • Cadence custom circuit design tools (virtuoso)
  • Verification tools (Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, Primeyield)
  • Scripting languages (perl, python, skill)
  • DRC and LVS checking flows

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