Senior SRAM Layout Design Engineer
$132,000–$235,750 year
Remote · Austin, Texas, United States or Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Senior SRAM Layout Design Engineer to lead the physical layout creation for SRAM and memory IP in advanced CMOS nodes. Build custom memory layouts from initial floorplanning through DRC/LVS-clean tapeout, collaborating with circuit design, physical design, integration, CAD, and foundry teams. Manage the complete custom layout process for SRAM bitcell arrays, memory periphery, test structures, and memory macros; develop floorplans for SRAM and memory blocks including array layout, periphery positioning, power grid design, routing channels, and macro assembly. Perform DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, and related physical verification checks using tools such as Calibre/ICV; support EM/IR review, power integrity, density/fill, DFM, dummy insertion, and tapeout requirements. Ensure matching, symmetry, shielding, parasitic targets, and reliability constraints in collaboration with circuit designers; resolve top-level DRC/LVS, pin access, boundary, routing, power-grid, and macro-integration issues with PnR/integration teams. Advance layout methodology, checklists, reusable practices, and quality standards for consistent memory IP delivery; work with foundry, CAD, and methodology teams on rule interpretation, deck behavior, waivers, and process constraints. Review layouts, mentor junior engineers, and raise layout quality across the team. Ways to stand out: Cadence SKILL/Python scripting for automation and workflow improvements; strong familiarity with EM/IR, reliability, density, fill, DFM, and post-processing at IP/top levels. Base salary ranges are provided with equity/benefits; posting notes that NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and that applications are accepted until a specified date.
Required Qualifications
- BSEE or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of custom IC layout experience
- 5+ years in SRAM, memory compiler, or full-custom memory IP layout
- Hands-on participation in advanced CMOS technology initiatives (preferably FinFET or GAA at 5nm, 3nm, or smaller)
- Solid grasp of SRAM and memory layout principles
- Extensive experience in Cadence Virtuoso applied to custom layout creation and assessment
- Extensive experience in DRC/LVS debugging using Calibre, ICV, or similar physical verification tools
- Experience with floorplanning, block-level routing, macro assembly, pin planning, boundary/interface management, and top-level physical verification
- Direct familiarity with advanced-node layout limitations and layout-dependent phenomena (LODs, density/fill, matching, symmetry, shielding, EM/IR, DFM)
- Ability to work with circuit build, physical build, integration, CAD, and foundry teams
- Strong communication, ownership, judgment, and mentoring abilities
- Scripting experience (Cadence SKILL, Python) for layout automation, checks, or workflow improvements
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