Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer to develop physical design methodologies for implementation of graphics processors and SOCs. The role involves creating unique solutions to state-of-the-art physical design problems for NVIDIA chips. Key responsibilities include developing flow and tool methodologies for chip floorplan, power and clock distribution, chip assembly and P&R, timing analysis and closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate should have:

• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years experience in Physical Design Engineering
• Familiarity with aspects of chip design including Floor planning, Clock and Power distribution, Place and Route, Integration and Verification
• Strong background in hierarchical design approach, top-down design, budgeting, timing and physical convergence
• Knowledge of process-related design issues including Design for Yield and Manufacturability, EM and IR closure, and thermal management
• Expertise in industry-standard EDA tools
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and C++

NVIDIA offers a competitive base salary range of $164,000 - $304,750 USD, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. The company is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.