
PCB Design Layout Engineer
Required skills
- PCB layout
- high speed
- high-density
- Cadence PCB design tools
- Allegro 23.1
- Capture
- floor planning
- component placement
- constraint management
- topology
Nice to have
- high-speed PCB design
- layout
- routing
- timing constraints
- DFM
- DFA
Role summary
NVIDIA is seeking a PCB Design Layout Engineer with a B.S.E.E or equivalent experience and at least 12 years of industry experience. The role involves performing PCB layout for high-speed/high-density PCBs across various NVIDIA business units using Cadence PCB design tools (Allegro 23.1 and Capture). Responsibilities include floor planning, component placement, constraint management, and ensuring designs meet SI, EMI/RFI, and regulatory standards (FCC, UL, European, IPC, NRC). Experience with high-speed PCB design, DFM/DFA/DFT, HDI PCB layout, and Signal Integrity is beneficial. The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 - $322,000 USD annually, plus equity and benefits.
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
What You'll be Doing:
Working closely with product design engineers, you'll perform PCB layout of high speed/high-density value conscious PCBs for all business units at NVIDIA (GPU Desktop, Notebook, Automotive, Professional, Data Center, Deep Learning and AI), all using Cadence PCB design tools Allegro 23.1 and Capture.
Your focus will be on the complete development of PCB layout, floor planning and detailed component placement, constraint management, with a concept of topology and signal/trace integrity.
The designs you create will need to follow SI constraints, EMI/RFI control and FCC, UL and European regulations, IPC specifications and NRC regulations.
What We Need to See:
Hold a B.S.E.E or Computer Sciences degree (or equivalent experience) with at least 12 plus years industry experience. If you have experience in high-speed PCB design, this is a plus.
Knowledge of PCB design and consideration for layout, routing, and timing constraints, DFM, DFA, and DFT constraints in volume manufacturing is helpful.
You should have an understanding of High-Density Interconnect PCB layout and PCB Signal Integrity.
Proven ability to work with a team while taking personal responsibility for your own contributions
Agility in changing focus as the needs of our effort evolve
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
If you have experience in designing PCB's in the 25gbps + range using back-drilling technology. Also ,building complex multi-layer HDI PCB's for very dense placement and routing is helpful.
Having knowledge with Cadence Allegro PCB design tool is useful.
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 www.nvidiabenefits.com/
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 8, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Sample NVIDIA interview questions
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