Senior SRAM Layout Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Senior SRAM Layout Engineer at NVIDIA designing complex SRAM layouts in advanced CMOS nodes. Leading layout processes and collaborating with multiple teams on physical design and verification.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the complete custom layout process for SRAM bitcell arrays, memory periphery, test structures, and memory macros in advanced CMOS technologies.
Develop and improve floorplans for SRAM and memory blocks, covering array layout, periphery positioning, power grid design, routing channels, and macro assembly.
Carry out, debug, and complete DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna, and associated physical verification checks with tools such as Calibre, ICV, or similar workflows.
Support EM/IR review, power integrity, density/fill, DFM, dummy insertion, layout-dependent effects, and other requirements for tapeout.
Collaborate with circuit designers to convert schematics into layouts, ensuring matching, symmetry, shielding, parasitic targets, and reliability constraints are maintained.
Collaborate with PnR and integration teams to resolve top-level DRC/LVS, pin access, boundary, routing, power-grid, and macro-integration issues.
Implement and advance layout methodology, checklists, reusable practices, and quality standards for consistent memory IP delivery.
Collaborate with foundry, CAD, and methodology teams on rule interpretation, deck behavior, waivers, and advanced-node process constraints.
Review layouts, mentor junior engineers, and help raise layout quality and execution rigor across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a BSEE or equivalent experience
10+ years of custom IC layout experience, including 5+ years in SRAM, memory compiler, or full-custom memory IP layout.
Hands-on participation in advanced CMOS technology initiatives, preferably concentrating on FinFET or GAA nodes at 5nm, 3nm, or smaller dimensions.
Solid grasp of SRAM and memory layout principles.
Extensive experience in Cadence Virtuoso applied to custom layout creation and assessment.
Extensive experience in DRC/LVS debugging using Calibre, ICV, or similar physical verification tools.
Experience with floorplanning, block-level routing, macro assembly, pin planning, boundary/interface management, and top-level physical verification.
Direct familiarity with advanced-node layout limitations and layout-dependent phenomena, including LOD, density/fill, matching, symmetry, shielding, electromigration, IR drop, and DFM or similar expertise.
Ability to work effectively with circuit build, physical build, integration, CAD, and foundry teams.
Clear communication, strong ownership, good judgment, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development
bonuses
stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

custom IC layoutSRAM layoutmemory compiler layoutfull-custom memory IP layoutadvanced CMOS technologyfloorplanningblock-level routingDRC debuggingLVS debuggingpower integrity

Soft Skills

clear communicationstrong ownershipgood judgmentmentoring

Certifications

BSEE