Physical Design Backend Engineer
Job Description
NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing, is seeking exceptional Physical Design Backend Engineers to join their Networking Silicon engineering team. This role focuses on developing industry-leading high-speed communication devices that deliver maximum throughput and minimal latency. As a Physical Design Engineer, you'll be working on groundbreaking chip designs in a professional, growth-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success.
The position involves comprehensive physical design work, from RTL to GDS, requiring expertise in synthesis, power distribution, timing closure, and physical verification. You'll be tackling complex challenges in block design, optimizing for power, area, and performance metrics. The role demands strong technical skills in physical design methodologies and EDA tools from vendors like Synopsys and Cadence.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work with cutting-edge technology at a company that's transforming industries through AI and digital twins. You'll be part of a team developing next-generation networking solutions, working in an environment that values innovation and technical excellence. NVIDIA's position as an industry leader in accelerated computing makes this an ideal role for engineers looking to make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry.
The company's culture emphasizes teamwork and technical innovation, making it perfect for collaborative problem-solvers who enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges. Working at NVIDIA means being at the forefront of technological advancement, with opportunities to contribute to projects that shape the future of computing and communications technology.
Responsibilities For Physical Design Backend Engineer
- Physical design of blocks according to specifications under challenging constraints targeting for best power, area, and performance
- Work on variety of challenging designs including high cell count and HS blocks
- Resolve complex timing and congestion problems
- Handle RTL2GDS chip development including synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure
- Perform power and noise analysis, and physical verification
- Participate in flows development
Requirements For Physical Design Backend Engineer
- B.SC./ M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in physical design
- Proven experience in RTL2GDS flows and methodologies
- Knowledge in physical design flows and methodologies (PNR, STA, physical verification)
- Deep understanding of all aspects of Physical construction and Integration
- Knowledge in Physical Design Verification methodology LVS/DRC
- Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, etc.)
- Great teammate
