Physical Design Power Optimization and Modeling Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Physical Design Power Optimization and Modeling Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions Synopsys, Cadence and physical design among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Physical design power engineer responsible for chip power optimization and modeling while leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate workflows.

SynopsysCadence

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NVIDIA is looking for best-in-class Physical Design Power Engineer to join our outstanding Networking Silicon Power engineering team, developing the industry's best high-speed communication devices, delivering the highest throughput, lowest latency and best Power! 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 will be doing:

Power Optimization of Physical design, of blocks/top-level/fc under challenging constraints.
Optimization involves all aspects of physical design chip development (RTL2GDS) - synthesis, power and clock distribution, place and route, timing closure, power and noise fixes.
Power estimation and power modeling.

What we need to see:

B.SC./ M.SC. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.
1+ years of experience in physical design and/or BE power optimization aspects.
Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (such as Synopsys, Cadence, etc.).
Native ability to leverage modern AI tools to accelerate engineering workflows, productivity, and problem-solving.
Knowledge in physical design flows and methodologies (PNR, STA, physical verification) is an advantage.
FE design experience is an advantage.
Excellent problem-solving, partnership, and interpersonal skills.

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 Power Optimization and Modeling Engineer at NVIDIA rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

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

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Physical Design Power Optimization and Modeling Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Israel, Yokneam.
The job was posted on August 22, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Physical DesignPower OptimizationRtl2gdsTiming ClosureSynopsysCadence

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where physical design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where power optimization was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where rtl2gds was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where timing closure was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Synopsys in your day-to-day work.

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List these exact terms on your resume: Physical Design, Power Optimization, Rtl2gds, Timing Closure, and Synopsys. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Put the AI tool in a bullet point about what you did, not just in a skills list. This role treats it as a required part of the job.

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