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Senior Mask Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$132,000 - $235,750 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer role at NVIDIA involves working with a diverse team to handle complex mixed-signal circuit designs. The position focuses on performing physical layout for mixed-signal functions using advanced CMOS technologies and Cadence tools. Candidates will collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for VLSI products. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality layout and verification processes.

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 6+ years of hands-on layout design experience
  • Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies
  • Validated experience with Cadence custom circuit design tools, particularly Virtuoso
  • Experience running and debugging DRC and LVS with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Skill

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
  • Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's and high-speed I/O circuits
  • Customize designs for integration in VLSI products
  • Conduct floor planning, custom layout, and verify against design rules and schematics
  • Engage in fill, post-processing, DRC mitigation, and foundry interactions

Benefits

  • 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.

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