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Senior CAD Engineer

NVIDIA AI
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR2016648

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

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.

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, build 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 relevant work experience
  • Proven history of delivering EDA / ECAD around Cadence System Capture and SPB Allegro Layout to aid system designers in sophisticated implementations.
  • Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience
  • 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 and TCL
  • Good communication and documentation skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Experience in the Cadence’ System Capture TCL API
  • Experience with a teamwork environment based on JIRA, Confluence, Git, CI, Perforce
  • Knowledge/experience with PLM systems is a plus!
  • Knowledge in modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state of the art fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics. We have a real passion for perfection and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team.

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 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 May 2, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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