Circuit Design Engineer - Standard Cell
$116,000–$189,750 year
On-site · Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Circuit Design Engineer – Standard Cell role at NVIDIA focusing on standard cell libraries and/or custom ROM modules in deep submicron technologies. Responsibilities include leading feasibility verification of new ROM designs, setting up design flows, performing SPICE simulations, design margin evaluations, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to improve tools and libraries. Required qualifications include an MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent), 3+ years in the field, strong submicron process knowledge, ROM and library verification experience, SPICE/EM/IR/aging/noise/margin/variance simulations, DRC/LVS debugging, and proficiency in Perl/Tcl/Make with automation. Desired experience with RTL, logic synthesis, place and route, and leadership.
Required Qualifications
- MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience
- Strong background in advanced submicron process issues
- Deep understanding of the build and verification of both conventional cell libraries and custom ROMs
- Hands-on experience running SPICE simulation, and capability to adapt to new simulation tools
- Experience with running EM/IR, aging, noise, margin, and high sigma variation simulations
- Hands-on experience of DRC/LVS debug
- Experience of designing and optimizing flip flops, level shifters, latches, and/or custom ROMs, register files, SRAM
- Strong proficiency in scripting language, such as, Perl, Tcl, Make, and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus
- Exposure to standard cell, memory, or custom circuit development would be beneficial
- Experience with RTL, logic synthesis, and familiarity with place and route is preferred
- Prior leadership experience is advantageous
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