ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027 to contribute to design verification activities that support the pre-silicon process, ensuring hardware functionality. You will simulate RTL under a variety of conditions to flush out design bugs early in the development cycle.

You will help build modern UVM testbench environments, develop directed or random tests in SystemVerilog, verify reference C++ and RTL models, and debug RTL simulation failures to accelerate silicon

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed BS in EE, CE, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Coursework or internship exposure to computer architecture, logic design, and/or HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL).
• Strong programming experience in C++ or SystemVerilog and understanding of OOP concepts.
• Solid understanding of CPU/SoC architecture.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification plans and test strategies for ASIC verification.
• Contribute to UVM-based testbench environments and automation.
• Develop directed or random tests in SystemVerilog to verify RTL and C++ models.
• Debug RTL simulation failures to improve silicon quality.

Skills

C++ programming

SystemVerilog

Object oriented programming

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing or recently completed BS in EE/CE

Tools

UVM testbench

RTL verification

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Today, NVIDIA is 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. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in an inclusive, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world. We are seeking to hire a ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027 to contribute to the design verification activities that support the pre-silicon process which ensures proper hardware functionality. To do so, we simulate the RTL under a variety of conditions to flush out any design bugs as early in the process as possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Employ cutting edge AI technologies to create automated systems and flows
• Contribute to complex UVM testbench environments including test development, automation, or analysis
• Develop directed or random tests in SystemVerilog to verify the reference C++ and RTL models in a simulation environment
• Debug RTL simulation failures

What we need to see:

• Pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in EE, CE, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Coursework or prior internship exposure to computer architecture, logic design, and/or HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL)
• Strong programming experience in C++ or SystemVerilog and general understanding of OOP concepts
• Solid understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• You're passionate about object oriented programming
• Experience with HW/SW interactions
• You're experienced with directed and random functional testing including writing test plans and advised or random diagnostics
• You have internship or lab experience with GPU or Processor verification / validation or other hardware debug.
• Ambitious and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 17, 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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.