Physical Design Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Physical Design Engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Synopsys, Cadence and physical design.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Physical Design Engineer to develop high-speed communication networking silicon chips focusing on power, area, and performance optimization.

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NVIDIA is looking for best-in-class Physical Design Engineers to join our outstanding Networking Silicon engineering team, developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices, delivering the highest throughput and lowest latency! Come and take a part in designing our groundbreaking and innovating chips, enjoy working in a meaningful, growing and highly professional environment where you make a significant impact in a technology-focused company.

What you'll be doing:

Physical design of blocks according to specifications under challenging constraints targeting for the best power, area, and performance.
Be exposed and work on a variety of challenging designs (including high cell count and HS blocks). Resolving complex timing and congestion problems.
Daily work involves all aspects of physical design chip development (RTL2GDS) - synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise analysis, and physical verification.
Taking part inflows development.

What we need to see:

B.SC./ M.SC. in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
1+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in RTL2GDS flows and methodologies.
Knowledge in physical design flows and methodologies (PNR, STA, physical verification).
Deep understanding of all aspects of Physical construction and Integration.
Knowledge in Physical Design Verification methodology LVS/DRC.
Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (such as Synopsys, Cadence, etc.).
Great teammate.

NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Are you ready to become the engineer you always wanted to be? Come and be part of the best physical design team in the industry!

How we rate this

Physical Design Engineer at NVIDIA rates 0 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.

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Key facts

Physical Design Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Tel Aviv.
The job was posted on July 31, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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