Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Nvidia Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous benefits package

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Nvidia Corporation is looking for a Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer in Santa Clara, California to drive the verification processes for cutting-edge GPUs and SoCs. This role involves developing strategies that influence the next generation of computing technologies, including AI and hardware security.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in verification, proficiency in programming, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, backed by a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in unit level or sub-system level verification.
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming and verification tools.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative IPs for hardware security, clocking, and voltage regulation.
• Own the unit and sub-system level verification of various IPs.
• Build and reform verification infrastructure and methodologies.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Verilog

System Verilog

UVM

SVA

VCS or equivalent simulation tools

Scripting languages (Perl, Tcl)

Education

BSEE or equivalent experience

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a hardworking Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer to help drive sign-off strategies for the world’s leading GPUs and SoCs. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to influence the performance of the next generation GPU and SoC, allowing you to have real impact in a technology-focused company with product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self‑driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence.

We have crafted a team of highly motivated 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.

What you will be doing:

• Work as part of Circuit Solutions Group to develop various innovative IPs for hardware security, clocking, voltage regulation and silicon correlation.
• Own the unit and sub‑system level verification of various IPs, create functional test plans, and verify using advanced verification tools, flows and methodologies.
• Build and reform world‑class verification infrastructure and methodologies to meet the unique demands of custom designed IPs.
• Engage in design specification development by participating in discussions on architecture, intent, and implementation of the various IPs.
• Enable system level integration by working with partner teams for test development & debug and delivering Verification IPs.
• Play a key role in development and deployment of agentic AI frameworks for DV workflows such as stimulus generation, regression triage, debug, root cost analysis etc.

What we need to see:

• BSEE (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years’ experience in unit level or sub‑system level verification or MS preferred in Electrical, Computer Engineering with 3+ years’ experience in unit level or sub‑system level verification.
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming, Verilog, System Verilog, UVM, SVA and functional coverage development.
• Strong skills with VCS or equivalent simulation tools like Questa is required.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills are required.
• Have a continuous improvement mentality and passionate about delivering bug‑free first silicon.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Proficiency in developing and implementing agentic AI workflows using LLMs, Skills and industry standard agentic frameworks.
• Strong knowledge or work experience in custom designed IPs solutions with good understanding of behavioral real number modeling of low level digital or mixed signal designs.
• Strong knowledge or work experience in co-simulation environments such as VCS-XA or equivalent tools, Gate Level Simulation or Formal Equivalence domains.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with on‑site and remote teams.
• Proficiency in scripting language, such as Perl, Tcl, Make files and automation methods/algorithms a certain plus.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers.

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

Applications for this job will be accepted until May 24, 2026.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is a proud equal opportunity employer. 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.