NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software R&D Engineer specializing in VLSI Physical Design. This role involves developing algorithms for placement, global routing, and optimizing physical design for advanced AI chips. The engineer will work on computational geometry and graph optimization, creating tools that directly impact the efficiency and layout of chip designs. The position requires collaboration with design teams to implement innovative solutions and improve design processes.

• BS, MS, PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Strength in both CAD software and VLSI hardware design
• 6+ years experience in software development with C++
• Good understanding of computational geometry, placement, routing and graph theory
• Familiarity with design implementation tools such as ICC2 and Innovus
• Expertise in algorithm development for physical design, analysis, and visualization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Implement, enhance, optimize, and deploy new tools for chip level placement, reshaping and route optimization.
• Create innovative algorithms for computational geometry, placement, and fast routing to efficiently arrange the blocks in a chip.
• Develop and implement new machine learning strategies to improve efficiency of design space exploration.
• Improve designer insight, debugging and visualization by extending GUIs built.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to find and create new optimization opportunities.

• 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.