Senior VLSI CAD Software Engineer

Position Overview

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. NVIDIA is now focusing on AI to redefine computing, with GPUs becoming the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars. This role is a Software Engineer in a small team building high‑impact VLSI CAD software for the next generation of design tools.

• Design, develop, review, test, and support high‑capacity and high‑performance chip design and visualization tools, including modeling and algorithm work.
• Write challenging, innovative, and well‑designed code for desktop engineering applications.
• Participate in agile practices with fellow developers.
• Collaborate with internal engineering customers worldwide to envision new tools and define their requirements.

• MS CS/CPE or BS CS/CPE (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CAD/EDA tool development.
• Skill in CAD data structures and algorithms, especially for physical VLSI design automation.
• Expert proficiency in C++, Java, or C#.
• Proficiency with modern software platforms and tools (e.g., C++20, Java 21, git, IDEs such as IDEA/Visual Studio/CLion, unit test frameworks, CI/CD).
• Experience in software system architecture and object‑oriented design.
• Desire to apply sound software design principles in an evolving AI environment.
• Ability to adapt to the team’s growing scope and vision.
• Experience with AI‑based code assistant tools.

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 – $264,500 for Level4, and $196,000 – $310,500 for Level
5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.