Senior DTCO Engineer, CPU Physical Design

NVIDIA

. Evaluate advanced process technologies and help shape technology choices for next-generation CPUs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $264,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced-node silicon design and physical-design methodology, with a strong ability to analyze physical implementation constraints and develop technology solutions to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA). Proficient in using scripting languages and AI tools to drive technology pathfinding for high-performance CPUs and GPUs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced-Node Silicon DesignPhysical-Design MethodologyPython ScriptingDTCO ExperienceTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

SynthesisPlace-and-RouteStatic Timing AnalysisCircuit OptimizationTiming Closure Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTclPerl

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Technology PathfindingHigh-Performance CPUsGPUsSilicon Data AnalysisImplementation Bottlenecks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.jsPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate advanced process technologies and help shape technology choices for next-generation CPUs
Run synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis to assess process effects on power, performance, and area
Coordinate with foundry, IP development, and hardware design teams during early technology development
Use early pathfinding blocks to identify implementation bottlenecks and project technology-node scaling
Evaluate competitive products and benchmarks to understand technology and design trade-offs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong background in advanced-node silicon design and physical-design methodology
Ability to analyze physical implementation constraints and develop technology solutions to improve PPA
Proficiency with Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar scripting languages, as well as AI tools
Experience with DTCO or technology pathfinding for high-performance CPUs, GPUs, or AI accelerators (standout qualification)
Expertise in advanced circuit and physical-design optimization, clocking, memory, or timing-closure techniques (standout qualification)
Track record of translating test-chip or silicon data into measurable product improvements (standout qualification)
Strong technical leadership and ability to collaborate across organizations (standout qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Equity