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Skyworks

Sr. Principal IC Layout Designer

Greensboro, NC

$114K - $220K/yr

Requisition ID: 77944 Description Skyworks' Greensboro Design Center is seeking a Sr. Principal IC Layout Designer to lead the physical design of analog and RF integrated circuits using commercial ...

Safran

Sr. Designer

Lancaster, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment. The primary purpose of this position, as a Sr. Designer is to support product development and product improvement efforts.

Safran

Sr. Designer

Lancaster, NY

$90K/yr

Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment. The primary purpose of this position, as a Sr. Designer is to support product development and product improvement efforts.

Zachry Group

Sr Designer I&C

Houston, TX

$98K - $105K/yr

... masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots. Work Environment Employee may work in ... Senior Instrumentation & Control Designer . It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all ...

Zachry Group

Sr Designer I&C

Houston, TX · On-site

$98K - $105K/yr

... masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots. Work Environment Employee may work in ... Senior Instrumentation & Control Designer . It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all ...

Smartz

Senior Product Designer

Champaign, IL · On-site

Senior Product Designer At Smartz Inc, we rely on our dynamic team of engineers to solve the many ... testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the ...

Smartz

Senior Product Designer

Champaign, IL · On-site

Senior Product Designer At Smartz Inc, we rely on our dynamic team of engineers to solve the many ... testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the ...

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How much do sr mask designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr mask designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Sr Mask Designer do?

A Sr Mask Designer is responsible for creating and optimizing photomask layouts used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. They work closely with circuit designers and process engineers to translate integrated circuit (IC) designs into accurate mask patterns, ensuring manufacturability and high yield. Senior mask designers also review design rules, perform layout verification, and may mentor junior designers. Their expertise helps ensure that chips are produced efficiently and meet performance specifications.

What are some common challenges faced by Sr Mask Designers when collaborating with process engineers and layout teams?

Sr Mask Designers often work closely with process engineers and layout teams to ensure that mask layouts meet both design specifications and manufacturing constraints. One common challenge is balancing the need for high precision in mask patterns with the limitations of lithography processes. Effective communication is essential to resolve discrepancies between design intent and process capabilities, especially when tight deadlines are involved. Additionally, Sr Mask Designers are often responsible for mentoring junior designers and coordinating design reviews, which requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Mask Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Mask Designer, you need expertise in semiconductor mask layout, photolithography processes, and a solid background in microelectronics or related fields, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with advanced CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics, and knowledge of DRC/LVS verification systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are important soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring design accuracy. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing high-quality, error-free mask designs that directly impact semiconductor manufacturing and device performance.
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Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

NVIDIA's GPUs and SOCs are the world leaders in power, performance, and efficiency. We are continually innovating to deliver new and creative, unusual solutions to extraordinary problems in a wide range of sectors. To this purpose, we are now seeking a hard-working Senior Mask Design Engineer who is committed to making a difference in the world through their contributions!
This position will collaborate with Package Technical Lead and different design teams in designing and developing sophisticated, detailed layout of silicon interposers for NVIDIA products. In addition, work with design teams to plan schedules, resolve costs, manufacturing, and electrical design issues.
What you'll be doing:
  • You'll collaborate cross functionally with package technical lead (PTL) and I/O signal integrity and technology engineers to deliver solution for product packages in tight schedule.
  • Performing physical layout for silicon interposer using Cadence tools.
  • Conduct design feasibility studies to evaluate the package design goals for size, cost, and system performance.
  • Take part in studying layout floorplan and perform custom layout and verification against design rules and netlists.
  • Propose layout design trade-offs to the PTL for resolution and implementation.

What we need to see:
  • Hold a B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years proven experience in Mask and Layout Design.
  • Deep understanding of layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies.
  • You are an authority with Cadence layout tools - particularly Virtuoso.
  • Knowledge of Integrity auto-routing is a plus.
  • Experience running and debugging with verification tools such as Calibre, ICV, Thunder, etc.
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Perl, Python, Skill, etc.
  • Should have knowledge of DRC and LVS checking flows, ability to customize decks.
  • Knowledge of APD package layout tool is a plus.
  • Good understanding of packaging technology is useful.
  • You can work optimally in a team, good interpersonal skills, passion and positive energy.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you
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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 10, 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.

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About Nvidia

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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

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