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Senior ASIC Timing Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior ASIC Timing Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $136k-$219k 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.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include static timing analysis, asic and verilog.
  • Level classifies it as a senior role.
  • Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.

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Drive static timing analysis, closure, and convergence for complex GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are now looking for a motivated ASIC Timing Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. If you want to challenge yourself and be a part of something great, join us today! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing! More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities which are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human inventiveness and intelligence.

What you'll be doing:

  • Drive Timing Analysis and Closure: Lead the timing analysis and closure processes for NVIDIA's GPUs, CPUs, LPUs, and SoCs at block level, cluster level, and full chip level.

  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with RTL, DFX, Clocks, and other teams to devise timing closure strategies, create timing constraints, and drive timing and power convergence as well as implement ECOs.

  • Contribute to Cutting-Edge Projects: Play a pivotal role in the success of our innovative projects and advancement of our technology. Leverage your expertise to improve timing convergence flows in collaboration with methodology teams.

What we need to see:

  • BS (or equivalent experience) in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5 years’ experience or MS (or equivalent experience) with 3 years’ experience in Timing and STA

  • Hands-on experience in full-chip/sub-chip Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing convergence, timing constraints generation and management.

  • Expertise in analysis and fixing of timing paths through ECOs including crosstalk and noise analysis.

  • Experience in physical design and optimization e.g., synthesis, placement, routing, logic restructuring, etc. to improve timing and power.

  • Expertise and in-depth knowledge of industry standard STA and timing convergence tools.

  • Knowledge of deep sub-micron process nodes and hands-on experience in modeling and converging timing in these nodes.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in domain specific STA and timing convergence, such as GPUs, CPUs, LPU or SOCs

  • Background in logic synthesis and equivalence checking/FV.

  • Understanding of DFT logic and experience with DFT timing closure for various modes e.g., scan, BIST, etc.

  • Understanding and timing closure of digital logic/macros in AMS designs/IPs.

  • Experience in methodology and/or flow development as well as automation.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

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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:
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.

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.

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Senior ASIC Timing 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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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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  2. Tell me about a project where asic was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where verilog was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where timing closure was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where integrated circuit design was part of your work. What did you do?

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