Senior Design Verification Engineer - GPU Memory Subsystem

NVIDIA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 136,000 - 218,500; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a talented Senior Design Verification Engineer for its GPU memory subsystem team in Durham, NC. This role involves collaborating with teams to develop verification strategies, performing functional and performance verification, and understanding critical IP designs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of pre-silicon ASIC verification experience and a strong foundation in computer architecture.

The position offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-silicon ASIC verification.
• Experience in developing verification strategy and test plans.
• Knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop verification strategies.
• Perform functional and performance verification.
• Deep understanding of micro-architectural design.

Skills

Analytical thought process

Debug skills

Programming/scripting in Python or C++

Experience with caches

Understanding of pipelines

Education

BS Degree in CompE, EE, CS or equivalent

Tools

Verilog/System Verilog

UVM components

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.

We're looking for a talented, motivated Senior Design Verification Engineer to join our GPU memory subsystem team in Durham, NC. Looking to join a dynamic team solving complex verification challenges involving caches, coherency, pipelines, and arbitration? This pre-silicon position is perfect for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Actively collaborate with RTL, DV, FV, and Arch teams to then develop and implement design verification strategies for our GPU ASIC memory subsystem IP.
• Perform functional and performance verification using advanced tools and methodologies. Bring your innovative ideas to the table.
• Gain a deep understanding of this critical IP's micro-architectural design and implementation while continuing to advance your verification skills.

What we need to see:

• BS Degree in CompE, EE, CS, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience covering the full scope of pre-silicon ASIC verification, including the development of verification strategy, test plans, tests, testbench components, regression triage, debug, and coverage closure and experience with industry standard tools.
• Working knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals and their constructs in Verilog/System Verilog.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Strong analytical thought process and outstanding debug skills.
• Experience with caches, coherency, complex pipelines, arbiters, or interconnect networks.
• Infrastructure development, use of AI to support design and verification development.
• Testbench development experience, especially with UVM components used in multiple levels of verification.
• Strong programming/scripting experience in Python or C++. Applying suitable algorithms, data structures, and error handling.

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 for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 24, 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.