NVIDIA is seeking a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technologies group, focusing on developing tools to enhance the productivity of custom circuit designers globally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background, particularly in circuits, layouts, and VLSI design. This role involves both development and support of CAD tools, requiring excellent programming skills and a passion for automation in design processes. The team values creativity and autonomy in engineering, aiming to push the boundaries of technology.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• A basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Excellent programming skills in Perl, Cadence SKILL, Python, and Tcl.
• Great communication skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.

• Develop and support component libraries for advanced process technologies.
• Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs.
• Maintain the custom design environment used by custom schematic and mask designers.
• Write scripts using Perl, Python, and Cadence SKILL.
• Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, IC-Manage, HSPICE, ADE, and various simulation tools.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, and improve usability.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.