Senior PDK Engineer job opportunity at NVIDIA.



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NVIDIA Senior PDK Engineer
Experience: 10-years
Pattern: full-time
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NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated and talented PDK Engineer to join the Advanced Technologies Group. In this role, you will align the PDK development plan with foundry partners based on NVIDIA’s test chip and product tapeout schedules. You will be responsible for downloading PDK, performing incoming checks, and managing versions for the CAD and design teams. In addition, you will be responsible for enabling new PDKs and resolving PDK‑related issues in collaboration with foundry partners.   The successful candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts, and VLSI design. We are looking for someone with experience in DRC/LVS, HSPICE, RC extraction, and EM analysis. Experience in both analog and digital IP design is preferred. This role involves a combination of engineering and support responsibilities; therefore, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. What you'll be doing: Align the PDK development schedule with foundries Download the PDK and perform incoming checks Manage PDK versions between the foundry and NVIDIA design/tapeout teams Serve as the primary communication channel between NVIDIA and foundry PDK teams for all PDK-related issues and new requests Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs and enable new tool features What we need to see: B.S. (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience or a M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of experience. Understanding of PDK structure and PDK development processes Understanding basic fab process, mask generation, testing and qualification. Background of mosfet device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design. Great interpersonal skills Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. #LI-Hybrid Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 23, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.  NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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