ASIC Verification Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,750; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is looking for an ASIC Verification Engineer in Santa Clara, California. The role involves verifying designs of leading SoCs and GPUs using advanced methodologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, alongside 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong skills in C++ and SystemVerilog are essential. Compensation ranges from $116,000 to $189,750 for Level 2, and proceeds to $218,500 for Level 3, alongside equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work or research experience.
• Strong history of creating reusable verification components.
• Knowledgeable in verification using random stimulus and functional coverage.

Responsibilities

• Verifying the design and micro-architecture using advanced methodologies.
• Defining the verification scope and developing infrastructure for memory subsystem units.
• Collaborating with architects, designers, and software engineers.

Skills

Advanced verification methodologies

Problem-solving skills

C++

SystemVerilog

Communication skills

Verification methodology

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

VCS

Debussy

GDB

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding ASIC Verification Engineer to verify the design and implementation of the world’s leading SoCs and GPUs. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and AI. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

Responsibilities

• As a Verification Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be responsible for verifying the design, architecture and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies
• Define the verification scope, and contribute to the development of the verification infrastructure for memory subsystem units
• Collaborate with architects, designers, software engineers across sites to accomplish your goals

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant work or research experience
• Strong history of working on verification methodology, creating reusable verification components
• Knowledgeable in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies
• Fluency in Object Oriented Programming with C++ and/or SystemVerilog
• Exposure to design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Debussy, GDB), and methodologies (UVM or equivalent)
• Your work displays a passion for debugging and strong problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills are required

Ways To Stand Out

• Prior verification experience related to high speed IO protocols, or memory coherence is a big plus

Compensation and Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Additional Information

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 4, 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.