Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer - LPU

NVIDIA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking best-in-class ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world's leading inference accelerator. You will help build high-performance processor elements for programmable compute and graphics.

As part of the ASIC Verification team, you will verify designs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement automated flows to boost productivity and quality. Equity and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE, CS or CE (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Background with block/testbench and SoC level verification.
• Experience with random stimulus, functional coverage, and assertions.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Experience with VCS/Verdi or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of ASIC design flow and machine learning in verification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify the design and implementation of the inference accelerator.
• Verify ASIC design, architecture, reference models and micro-architecture.
• Define verification scope, develop infrastructure, and verify correctness.
• Collaborate with architects, designers and other verification teams.
• Implement and optimize automated verification flows.
• Stay updated on trends in ASIC verification and apply innovations.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

C/C++

Debugging

Analytical skills

VCS/Verdi

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE, CS or CE

Tools

VCS

Verdi

UPF

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we're 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 a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA is seeking best-in-class ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world's leading inference accelerator. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people around the globe. Their mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. In this position, you will help to build the high-performance processor elements that implement programmable compute and graphics functionality.

What You'll Be Doing

• As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of inference accelerator
• You will be responsible for verification of the ASIC design, architecture, reference models and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies
• Understand the design and implementation of your unit, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure and verify the correctness of the design
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks
• Implement and optimize automated verification flows to improve productivity and efficiency
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in ASIC design verification and incorporate innovative techniques into the verification process

What We Need To See

• Bachelors Degree in EE, CS or CE (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Background with building block and SoC level testbench utilizing strong debugging and analytical skills
• Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage, assertion-based verification methodologies and tools
• Expertise in SystemVerilog and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Experience with design and verification tools (VCS, Verdi or equivalent)
• Background in UPF power verification is a plus
• Experience in netlist and DFT verification is a plus
• Perl/Python and C/C++ programming language experience desirable
• Knowledge of ASIC design flow, from specification to GDS
• Knowledge of applying machine learning to ASIC verification flow

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our teams are rapidly growing.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 26, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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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.