SOC IP Methodology Engineer – Custom SOC

Nvidia is seeking a Senior SOC/IP Methodology Engineer to design and architect next-generation custom SoC/IP solutions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of SoC systems, client requirements, and development cycles. This role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to optimize methodologies and ensure high-quality product delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize semi-custom RTL to GDS methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on SOC/IP requirements and technology alignments.
• Act as a hands-on domain expert from synthesis to final design closure.
• Engage with customers on SOC/IP development processes and quality assurance.
• Drive technical design reviews and improve development processes with innovative tools.
• Manage results and handoffs to and from customers, ensuring methodology solutions and schedule plans are met.
• Conduct early PPA on customer IP and perform what-if experiments to meet KPI targets.
• Execute floorplan experiments to drive area estimates and evaluate solution tradeoffs.
• Work with Nvidia's PD design methodology team to integrate external customer IP.
• Collaborate with external ASIC companies for outsourced design components.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 8+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in physical design methodology and technical expertise.
• Experience in SOC development and customer-focused environments.
• Proven ability to handle complex IP ecosystems with internal and external partners.
• Hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII tool flows and EDA vendor tools.

Skills:

• Strong background in Synthesis, CTS, Power Optimization, Placement, and Route methods.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Tcl.
• Excellent interpersonal and soft skills.
• Experience with high-performance designs like CPU, GPU, and machine learning IPs.