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At NVIDIA, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to build cutting-edge GPUs and SOCs that power everything from AI to gaming! As a Senior SOC Design Engineer, you'll work at the forefront of technology, integrating advanced ASICs, and partnering with experts in ASIC design, Physical design, CAD, Package Design, Software, DFT, and more. Our ASICs pack hundreds of billions of transistors-pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability. If you're passionate about automation, efficiency, and making a real impact, NVIDIA SOC Design team is the place to amplify your creativity and accelerate your career.\nFrom pioneering the GPU in 1999-sparking the PC gaming revolution and redefining computer graphics-to leading the charge in AI and deep learning, we are always pushing boundaries.\" We're a \"learning machine,\" constantly evolving to solve new challenges and seize opportunities that make a real difference. If you're driven by innovation and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future, NVIDIA is where your impact will be felt!\nWhat you'll be doing:\nIntegrate diverse IP blocks to build NVIDIA’s next-generation GPUs and SOCs\n\nDevelop and refine system-level methodologies and tools for efficient SOC creation\n\nStreamline SOC design and assembly through innovative integration efforts\n\nSpot inefficiencies in the front-end chip implementation process and propose actionable improvements\n\nEnsure high-quality RTL delivery to the physical design team with thorough design quality checks and reviews\n\nCollaborate across teams to drive standard methodologies and continuous improvement in SOC development\n\nWhat we need to see:\nBS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience\n\n3+ years of hands-on chip design experience, with a focus on SOC integration and automation\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nExpertise in RTL design, SOC integration, and design automation flows\n\nProficiency in Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages\n\nExcellent communication and teamwork abilities to build consensus within and across teams\n\nExperience in synthesis, padring, and physical design is a plus\n\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nLed SOC automation initiatives that significantly boosted efficiency or quality\n\nHands-on expertise with industry-standard EDA tools and flows, especially for large-scale SOC integration\n\nExperience mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional technical projects\n\nNVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. 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