Senior PCB Library Engineer

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking a highly skilled Senior PCB Library Engineer to own the development, validation, and release of PCB library assets supporting the worlds most advanced computing platforms.

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert for PCB component implementation, footprint architecture, padstack development, and library quality. You will partner closely with layout, mechanical, package, schematic, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure library data enables successful product execution across NVIDIAs Data Center, AI, Networking, Automotive, and Graphics businesses.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality library content while driving technical standards, design consistency, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement across the PCB design ecosystem.

What youll be doing:

• Develop, validate, and release PCB footprints, padstacks, schematic symbols, panel definitions, and mechanical library content using Cadence Allegro and related design tools.

• Review component package drawings, supplier specifications, and engineering requirements to create robust, manufacturable library data.

• Act as a technical authority for component implementation strategies, package interpretation, and PCB design best practices.

• Work directly with PCB Layout, Mechanical Engineering, Component Engineering, Manufacturing, SI/PI, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve design quality.

• Apply strong DFM, DFA, and DFT principles to all library deliverables.

• Establish and maintain library standards, development procedures, and quality control methodologies.

• Support advanced technologies including HDI, fine pitch devices, via-in-pad, high-speed interconnects, advanced package integration, and next-generation PCB manufacturing processes.

• Participate in root cause investigations related to component implementation, manufacturing issues, and library quality escapes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, workflow enhancement, and library scalability.

What we need to see

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 13, 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.