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Physical Design Engineer - New College Grad 2025

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NVIDIA

Aug 3, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Westford
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AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a BSEE/MSEE, proficient in P&R, Timing Analysis, Physical Verification tools, and skilled in Python, Perl, Tcl, and Make scripting with strong analytical abilities.
  • You will manage physical design for CPU cores and ASIC IP, addressing timing, congestion, and performing synthesis, routing, power analysis, and verification in chip development.

Requirements

  • You are pursuing a BSEE / MSEE (or equivalent experience).
  • Able to chip in to design flow development and debugging.
  • Already a validated strong power user of P&R, Timing analysis, Physical Verification and IR Drop Analysis CAD tools from Synopsys (ICC2/DC/PT/STAR/ICV), Cadence (Genus/Innovus/Tempus) and other major EDA companies.
  • To be successful you should possess strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Proficiency using Python, Perl, Tcl, Make scripting is helpful.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead all aspects of physical design and implementation of CPU cores and other ASIC IP targeted at the networking markets.
  • Be exposed and work on variety of complicated designs (including high density and high speed blocks). Resolving complex timing and congestion problems.
  • Daily work involves all aspects of physical chip development (RTL2GDS) - synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise analysis and physical verification.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Physical Design Engineer position?

You should be pursuing a BSEE / MSEE or have equivalent experience.

What kind of experience should I have with CAD tools?

You should be a strong power user of P&R, timing analysis, physical verification, and IR Drop Analysis CAD tools from Synopsys and Cadence, as well as other major EDA companies.

What programming skills are beneficial for this role?

Proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, and Make scripting is helpful.

Are there growth opportunities available within the company?

Yes, NVIDIA offers a meaningful, growing professional environment where you can make a significant impact.

Is NVIDIA an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary range is $92,000 to $178,250, depending on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions.

Will I be working on high-speed communication devices?

Yes, you will be involved in developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices, focusing on high throughput and low latency.

What will my daily responsibilities include?

Your daily work will involve all aspects of physical chip development, including synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, and physical verification.

Can I apply if I am a new college graduate?

Yes, this position is specifically for new college graduates, particularly those graduating in 2025.

Does NVIDIA offer equity and benefits?

Yes, employees are eligible for equity and benefits as part of their compensation package.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.