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DFT Engineers

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Contract Work Arrangement: Onsite Number of Openings: 9 & Skill Requirement Required Skills ... Experience with industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced ...

ECAD SW Development Engineer (Contract Position) Job TitleECAD SW Development Engineer The Apple ... EDA vendor software - Cadence, Zuken, MentorExpertise in scripting languages - Cadence Skill, Perl ...

Position Summary We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our client's engineering team in ... EDA design tools. * Experience working in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or contract ...

*This position is contingent upon contract award Markesman Group is seeking Software Engineers to ... Vivado, ISE), embedded system design, EDA tools (synthesis, P&R, simulation), and/or ...

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How much do contract eda engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract eda engineer in the United States is $48.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract EDA Engineers when working with multiple clients or projects simultaneously?

As a Contract EDA Engineer, managing the demands of multiple clients or projects can be a significant challenge. Each client may use different EDA tools, design methodologies, and have unique project requirements, requiring adaptability and strong organizational skills. Effective communication is crucial when collaborating with diverse teams, especially when working remotely or across time zones. Additionally, staying updated with the latest EDA software updates and industry trends is important to meet varying client expectations and deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines.

What is a Contract EDA Engineer?

A Contract EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Engineer is a professional who works on a temporary or project-based basis to develop, implement, or support EDA tools and workflows used in the design and verification of electronic circuits and systems. They typically collaborate with hardware design teams to automate processes, improve design efficiency, and troubleshoot tool-related issues. Contract EDA Engineers may be hired for specific projects, to address skill gaps, or to manage peak workloads, and their expertise is crucial in industries like semiconductor manufacturing and electronics design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract EDA Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract EDA Engineer, you need expertise in electronic design automation (EDA) tools, digital and analog circuit design, and a relevant engineering degree such as electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with software like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and scripting languages such as Python or TCL is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to client-specific requirements. These abilities are essential for delivering high-quality, efficient design solutions and meeting project deadlines in a competitive, technology-driven industry.
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Staff System Software Engineer, RTL-to-GDS Flow Platform

Staff System Software Engineer, RTL-to-GDS Flow Platform

Nvidia

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

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Job description

The VLSI Productivity and Infrastructure team supports 1000+ chip design engineers with strong automation and workflows necessary to create world-changing silicon. We are building the next generation of production semiconductor design-flow infrastructure: a control-plane-driven RTL-to-GDS platform that turns design intent, configuration, generated collateral, EDA tool execution, distributed jobs, validation checks, and shared project state into observable, repeatable implementation workflows.

This role is for a senior flow/platform engineer who can work across synthesis, physical design, timing, signoff, ECO, and hierarchical execution. If you can envision and evolve legacy Tcl/Make/Perl/YAML infrastructure into a cleaner, more structured system while keeping active projects running, this role is for you!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Build and modernize production RTL-to-GDS flow infrastructure across synthesis, place-and-route, timing, signoff, ECO, and handoff workflows

  • Extend YAML/configuration systems to model workflow intent, stage contracts, validation markers, generated artifacts, override order, and backward-compatible project behavior

  • Improve Make, Perl, Tcl, Python, and related launch infrastructure for generated runsets, EDA tool setup, distributed execution, status tracking, and failure diagnosis

  • Build faster prelaunch and in-run checks for missing inputs, stale generated files, invalid hooks, broken environment setup, bad constraints, and inconsistent design state

  • Develop job-control and observability capabilities for hierarchical and internally launched workflows, including parent-child job attachment, logs, provenance, and structured status

  • Partner with design and CAD users to debug failures across EDA tools, Linux environments, shared filesystems, schedulers, generated collateral, and configuration layers

What We Need To See:

  • B.S. or M.S. in CS, EE, CE, or equivalent experience

  • 12+ years building, modernizing, or operating production EDA, VLSI CAD, RTL-to-GDS, physical design, or large engineering workflow systems

  • Strong hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDS or implementation flows, including setup, generated collateral, tool launch, checks, timing/signoff handoff, and debug workflows

  • Strong Tcl and Make experience in real EDA automation environments, plus practical software engineering skill in Python, Perl, Go, or C++

  • Ability to reason about layered configuration, includes, overrides, variable expansion, generated outputs, validation state, and compatibility with older projects

  • Excellent Linux debugging fundamentals and a track record of improving legacy production systems without breaking active users

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

  • Background with production flows using commercial synthesis, place-and-route, timing, extraction, DRC/LVS, power, or signoff tools

  • Experience designing workflow engines, runset generators, configuration systems, template-driven automation, or job-control infrastructure

  • Background with distributed schedulers and shared compute environments such as LSF, Slurm, Grid Engine, or similar systems

  • Experience with NFS-heavy shared filesystems, stale state, partial writes, generated input files, provenance tracking, and reproducibility issues

  • Experience building structured checks, validation markers, data-fidelity tracking, dependency tracing, observability, or better-tested legacy Tcl/Make/Perl replacements

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 26, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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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.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993