Senior Design Verification Engineer - GPU Memory Subsystem

NVIDIA Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 168,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Design Verification Engineer to verify the GPU memory subsystem IP in pre-silicon stages. You will work with RTL, DV, FV, and Arch teams to shape verification strategies, tests, and coverage for a high-performance GPU memory subsystem.

The role emphasizes functional and performance verification using industry-standard tools, with scope for innovative approaches and deep IP understanding to advance verification skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CompE, EE, CS or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of pre-silicon ASIC verification experience.
• Experience with industry standard tools.
• Working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RTL, DV, FV, and Arch teams to develop verification strategies for GPU memory subsystem IP.
• Perform functional and performance verification using advanced tools.
• Bring innovative ideas to the table.
• Deeply understand IP micro-architectural design to advance verification skills.

Skills

pre-silicon verification

verification strategy

test plans

testbench components

debug skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Python/C++ scripting

regression triage

UVM

Education

BS Degree in CompE, EE, CS

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog tools

UVM

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
• 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.

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