Senior Software Engineer, Cad Tool Development - Circuits

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing CAD tools for chip design, involving pre-silicon and post-silicon hardware design data analysis, VLSI design analysis, and timing analysis. The role requires full lifecycle tool development, including data storage, UI, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a familiarity with AI tools for productivity enhancement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work within a multi-functional team on various projects involving Pre-silicon and Post Silicon hardware design and related data
  2. Supporting projects with applications ranging from silicon data analysis, process variation analysis, VLSI design analysis, timing analysis etc.
  3. Employ good software engineering practices to develop leading-edge EDA/CAD tools for chip development
  4. Work closely with Backend engineers to support the existing development infrastructure, identify possible improvements and solutions
  5. You will be directly responsible for the full life-cycle of tool development including data storage design, UI design, testing, development, deployment, and maintenance.

Skills

Required

  • B.Sc./M.Sc. preferred in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Good programming skills in multiple languages ( C++, Tcl, Python, or other scripting languages (such as Perl, Shell).)
  • Prior experience with tool development including GUI, database management, testing and deployment is required
  • familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and impact

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of EDA tools like ICC2, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, and Innovus is plus.
  • Previous work with VLSI, ASIC. EDA, Silicon data is a definite plus
  • Effective interpersonal and technical presentation skills
  • Self-starter with passion for growth, real enthusiasm for continuous learning and sharing findings across the team

What the JD emphasized

  • prior experience with tool development including GUI, database management, testing and deployment is required