Senior DFX Software Engineer - Machine Learning
NVIDIA· Engineer, Sys SW
Santa Clara, CA$152k - $241.5kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior DFX Software Engineer focusing on ML-driven silicon device testing, failure analysis, and yield learning. Develop high-performance software, leverage LLMs, GNNs, and RL to enable efficient test pattern generation, silicon application, and defect analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop high performance software to enable design and development of efficient test pattern generation, application of these patterns on Silicon, failure analysis, and yield learning
- Create efficient parallel graph traversal and graph analysis techniques
- Work with multi-functional teams to assess and tackle problems that involve multiple areas of expertise through the company
- Apply LLMs, RAGs, graph-based ML approaches, and reinforcement learning to define innovative solutions
Qualifications
- BS in EE or CS (or equivalent experience); MS or higher degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Software development
- Strong programming experience in Python or C++. Hands on development in modern C++ is a huge plus
- Experience use of LLMs (Large Language Models), GNNs (Graph Neural Networks), and Reinforcement Learning for efficient EDA solution
- Expertise in high performance algorithms for DFT, simulations, and failure analysis
- Understanding of different agent architectures, RAG systems, and communication protocols
- Deep familiarity with reinforcement learning algorithms like PPO, SAC, or Q-learning, including experience tuning hyper-parameters and reward functions
- Hands on experience with large scale training (e.g., ZeRO) and data processing (e.g. Spark)
- Excellent communication skills
Skills
Required:PythonC++Large Language Models (LLMs)Graph Neural Networks (GNNs)Reinforcement LearningDFT / CAD tools / Failure analysisHyperparameter tuning / reward design
Nice to have:Spark
Benefits
- equity
- comprehensive benefits package (NVIDIA benefits)
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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