Senior Software Engineer, VLSI Design Tools

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new challenges that are hard to address, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today!

Our team is responsible for development and support of infrastructure tools used by product engineers for build and verification of architectural, rtl, and gate level designs. As a software engineer, you will craft highly efficient software to automate and facilitate chip design and verification processes.

What You'll be Doing:

• Work with world class engineers to design and implement VLSI tools for RTL and physical design

• Develop applications to enable project engineers with an emphasis on maintainability and ease of use

• Develop software tools and GUI applications in C++ to construct, analyze and validate designs at many different stages in the production flow

• Research and develop software solutions to allow greater efficiency in architecture, hardware and software teams.

• Optimize the daily workflows of the world's top chip modelers and designers.

What We Need to See:

• BS (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of software development experience, MS (or PHD) preferred.

• Experienced with C++

• Experienced with GUI application development

• Understanding of data structures, computer architecture and computer science theory.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Good architecture and RTL design knowledge.

• Good understanding of VLSI physical design

• Strong expertise in modern C++, Qt, compilers, build systems, and databases.

• Experienced with static and dynamic code analysis tools.

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 287,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.