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CAD Tools Developer

NVIDIA
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
136,000 – 218,500 / year
You apply on NVIDIA's own careers site

You’ll develop EDA tools that support PCB electrical design, physical layout, and signal-integrity work for NVIDIA system designers. The role works with an Agile, cross-functional team to improve design tools and workflows.

Full-time
On-site
4+ years
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering,

Skills & Expertise

Cadence System Capture
SPB Allegro Layout
Cadence SKILL
Python
TCL
Oracle, MySQL, or MongoDB
Windows and Linux
JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js

Key Responsibilities

Develop EDA tools for PCB electrical design, physical layout, and signal-integrity workflows.

Assess system designers’ needs and build solutions that improve tools and processes.

Contribute to an Agile, cross-functional software development team.

Full Description

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 build, 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)

• 4+ 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

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 5, 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.

Applications are handled on NVIDIA's site