Senior Physical Design Methodology Engineer, PPA Improvement Technology Scaling

NVIDIA

. Develop physical design methodologies for implementation of graphics processors and SoCs .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $310,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Physical Design Engineering with a strong focus on methodologies for graphics processors and SoCs, including proficiency in EDA tools and programming languages such as Perl, Python, and C++. Capable of developing innovative solutions for complex design challenges while ensuring design for yield and manufacturability.

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Physical Design EngineeringEDA Tools ExpertisePerl ProgrammingPython ProgrammingC++ Programming

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Hard Skills

Floor PlanningClock DistributionPower DistributionPlace And RouteTiming AnalysisPower And Noise AnalysisBack-End VerificationDesign For YieldThermal ManagementHierarchical Design Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

MS In Electrical EngineeringMS In Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Graphics ProcessorsSoCsPPA ExperimentsChip AssemblyIntegrationVerificationEM ClosureIR ClosurePhysical ConvergenceTop-Down Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop physical design methodologies for implementation of graphics processors and SoCs
Develop creative solutions to advanced physical design problems for NVIDIA chips
Participate in PPA experiments for CPUs/GPUs, including floorplanning, power and clock distribution, chip assembly and place-and-route, timing analysis and closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification
Develop automation for early design collateral, including scripts for analyzing new library cells and modifying design constraints for new technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Physical Design Engineering
Familiarity with floor planning, clock and power distribution, place and route, integration, and verification
Strong background with hierarchical design approach, top-down design, budgeting, timing, and physical convergence
Familiarity with design for yield and manufacturability, EM and IR closure, and thermal management
Expertise and in-depth knowledge of industry-standard EDA tools
Proficiency in Perl, Python, and C++
Experience with physical design related to CPU designs is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equity
Inclusive, supportive work environment