ECAD PCB Tools Developer

NVIDIA is hiring an ECAD PCB Tools Developer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $168k-$265k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its outstanding legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and outstanding individuals.

Today, we’re harnessing the boundless capabilities of AI to build the next era of computing. An era where our GPU serves as the intelligence behind computers, robots, and autonomous vehicles capable of perceiving the world. Achieving what has never been accomplished before requires foresight, creativity, and the top talent worldwide. At NVIDIA, you’ll join a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is motivated to perform at their highest level. Join us and discover how you can build a lasting impact on the world.

What you'll be doing:

Become a member of an agile and multi-functional EDA software development team.
Participates in the development of tools that enable industry leading PCB electrical design, physical layout, and SI capabilities, for our system designers throughout the company
Leadership in this role involves assessing the requirements from the design community, building innovative solutions that continually improve our tools and processes.

What we need to see:

BS CS/CE/EE or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of industry experience with 3+ years of CAD/PCB tools experience.
Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout to aid system designers in sophisticated implementations.
System design and hierarchical sub-design
Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux)
Experienced with databases (e.g. Oracle/MySQL/MongoDB)
Proficiency in Python
Good communication and documentation skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience in the Cadence’ System Capture TCL API
Background with Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience
Experience with a teamwork environment based on JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce
Knowledge/experience with PLM systems
Knowledge in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
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 November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

How we rate this

ECAD PCB Tools Developer at NVIDIA rates 21 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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