We are now looking for a motivated Senior DTCO Engineer, CPU Physical Design to join our dynamic and growing team. As a Senior DTCO Engineer, you will evaluate advanced semiconductor foundry nodes to optimize next-generation CPU microarchitecture. You will coordinate between foundry partners, IP development, and hardware design teams to explore target technology nodes during early development phases.
What you'll be doing:
- Evaluate advanced process technologies and help shape technology choices for next-generation CPUs.
- Run synthesis, place-and-route, and static timing analysis to assess how process features affect power, performance, and area.
- Work with foundry, IP, and hardware design teams during early technology development.
- Use early pathfinding blocks to identify implementation bottlenecks and project technology-node scaling.
- Evaluate competitive products and benchmarks to understand technology and design trade-offs.
What we need to see:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong background in advanced-node silicon design and physical-design methodology.
- Ability to analyze physical implementation constraints and develop technology solutions to improve PPA.
- Proficiency with Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar scripting languages, as well as AI tools.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with DTCO or technology pathfinding for high-performance CPUs, GPUs, or AI accelerators.
- Expertise in advanced circuit and physical-design optimization, clocking, memory, or timing-closure techniques.
- A track record of translating test-chip or silicon data into measurable product improvements.
- Strong technical leadership, with the ability to collaborate across organizations and turn complex technical trade-offs into clear recommendations.
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family
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 for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and .
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 15, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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