Job Description

An ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing specialized hardware components tailored for specific applications, such as GPUs, automotive systems, and high-speed communication interfaces. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the designs meet performance, power, and area requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Micro-Architecture and RTL Development: Define micro-architectures and develop Register-Transfer Level (RTL) code for design modules.
Feature Implementation: Design features to meet specific performance, power, and area requirements.
Collaboration: Work with hardware architects to define critical features and assist verification teams in ensuring design correctness.
Physical Design Support: Partner with timing, VLSI, and physical design teams to ensure designs meet timing and interface requirements and are suitable for routing.
Prototyping and Validation: Collaborate with FPGA and software teams to prototype designs and support post-silicon verification and debugging.

Qualifications:
Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Experience: 2+ years of design experience, particularly in micro-architecture and RTL design of complex units.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Verilog and experience with design and verification tools. Knowledge of high-speed I/O controllers like PCI Express and understanding of PCI Express Protocol (Gen 3 and above).
Problem-Solving: Strong debugging and analytical skills.
Scripting Knowledge: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or shell scripting.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company is recognized as a desirable employer in the technology sector, providing opportunities to work with some of the most talented professionals in the industry.
For more detailed information, you can refer to NVIDIA's official job postings and descriptions.