# CPU Physical Design (RTL to GDS) at NUVACORE

- Company: NUVACORE
- What the company does: NUVACORE builds for the stratosphere. Maximum performance. Absolute area efficiency. No compromise. A general-purpose CPU core designed to excel everywhere, from core infrastructure to advanced AI systems, including the continuous demands of agentic computing. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.nuvacore.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Santa Clara
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $140K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/nuvacore/582530a9-e2a5-4c10-b440-9aeaf84b4421
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nuvacore-cpu-physical-design-rtl-to-gds/

## About the role

As a CPU Physical Design (PD) Engineer, you will participate in the following : Responsible for evaluating RTL and micro-Architecture designs, providing feasibility assessments and actionable feedback.

## What they're looking for

- Hold a BS or MS degree with 12+ years of experience (for Lead roles) or 5+ years of experience (for Individual Contributor roles) in CPU physical design
- Proficient in industry-standard EDA tools with experience applied to CPU design workflows
- Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering production-level designs through tape-out
- Proven experience in PPA optimization across CPU units and design blocks
- Deep understanding of end-to-end physical design closure, spanning all signoff domains
- Well-versed in timing constraints for both Functional and DFT (Design for Test) modes

Tags: PHYSICAL DESIGN