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Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$132,000 - $235,750 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer will join a diverse team at NVIDIA, focusing on high-speed mixed-signal circuit designs. This role involves working with innovative sub-micron CMOS technologies and collaborating with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers. The engineer will be responsible for physical layout design and ensuring compliance with design rules. NVIDIA values creativity and intelligence, aiming to amplify human potential through its work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of industry experience.
  • Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
  • Expertise with Cadence custom circuit design tools.
  • Experience with verification tools such as Dracula, Hercules, Calibre, and Primeyield.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Skill.
  • Knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows with the ability to customize decks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical layout for mixed-signal functions like PLL's, high-speed SerDes, and Analog to Digital converters.
  • Collaborate with ASIC and mixed-signal engineers to customize designs for integration in VLSI products.
  • Participate in floor planning and custom layout.
  • Verify designs against design rules and schematics.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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