Senior Formal Verification Engineer - LPU

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 196,000 - 310,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in California seeks a Senior Formal Verification Engineer to verify AI-related ASIC designs using formal verification methods. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in ASIC verification, with mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions and proficiency in formal verification tools. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $196,000 to $310,500, along with equity and benefits, along with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in ASIC verification with 8+ years focused on formal verification methods.
• Mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property verification.
• Proficient in at least one popular formal verification tool in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Verify AI-related sophisticated ASIC designs with formal verification methods.
• Partner with architecture/RTL teams to specify properties and resolve design issues.
• Develop advanced formal verification environments and methodologies.

Skills

SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA)

Formal verification methods

Scripting skills (TCL, Python)

Attention to detail

Good written and oral communication skills

Education

BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Formal verification tools (JasperGold, VC Formal)

Job description

As a Senior Formal Verification Engineer at NVIDIA, you will verify ASICs developed at the forefront using formal verification tools. You will define the verification scope and ensure correctness. You will employ sophisticated formal techniques to acquire sufficiently bounded proofs while working with architects, designers, and pre‑and post‑silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks, as well as improve formal verification methodologies and flows. You will efficiently complete the formal verification effort for the entire project cycle, delivering high‑quality results on schedule, and clearly conveying those results to the team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Verify AI‑related sophisticated ASIC designs & features with formal verification methods.
• Partner with architecture/RTL teams to specify properties, resolve deep design issues, and influence micro‑architecture decisions.
• Leverage formal verification to rigorously verify critical design properties and ensure compliance with specifications, as well as minimize spec ambiguities.
• Articulate formal verification coverage to partners.
• Develop and implement advanced formal verification environments and methodologies for complex ASIC designs, including automated flows for scalability and efficiency.
• Train and coach junior engineers on formal techniques and standard processes; help on methodology/FAQ documentation.
• Support silicon bring‑up and debug using formal methods where it applies.

What We Need To See

• BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE.
• 12+ years in ASIC verification with 8+ years focused on formal verification methods.
• Mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property verification.
• Proficient in at least one popular formal verification tool in the industry (e.g., JasperGold, VC Formal, etc.).
• Good scripting skills for flow automation (TCL, Python, etc.).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Keen attention to details.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Shown success in full‑cycle formal sign‑off for complex designs.
• Expertise in formal apps: FPV apps, sequential equivalence checks, datapath verification, etc.
• Deep understanding of GPU or LPU architecture/design.

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

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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.