Senior Verification Engineer - CPU

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

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Equity compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Senior Verification Engineer for the CPU Verification Team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on defining verification strategy, building scalable constrained-random environments, and mentoring a team to deliver high-quality CPU designs.

Ideal candidates boast 8+ years in CPU verification, strong SystemVerilog/UVM skills, and proficiency in Python/Perl. This senior position offers significant impact across products from graphics CPUs to AI accelerators, with

Qualifications

• PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of work experience in a verification domain working on CPU and/or CPU-based subsystems.
• Strong understanding of verification guidelines with hands-on experience following standard methodologies for verification.
• Experience with a scalable constrained-random verification environment using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl.
• Knowledge of CPU/system architecture and processor build concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the definition, planning, and execution of verification strategies for CPU designs.
• Apply new verification methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with global architecture, build, and verification teams to prioritize tasks.
• Define verification scope with build and architecture teams for high-quality product delivery.
• Develop and maintain stimulus, testbench, and coverage strategies to progress toward tape-out.
• Mentor and guide a team of verification engineers.
• Balance multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

Software debugging

Communication

Education

EE/CS degree

Tools

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Simulation tools

Job description

At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of computing! As a Senior Verification Engineer on our CPU Verification Team, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to push the frontiers of technology. Your work here will impact a broad array of products, from consumer graphics to self-driving vehicles and the burgeoning field of AI. This is an outstanding chance to create a real difference within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

What you'll be doing:

• Own and drive the definition, planning, and execution of verification strategies for sophisticated CPU designs.
• Apply brand new verification methodologies and techniques to improve efficiency and ensure continuous improvement in CPU verification.
• Collaborate closely with global architecture, build, and verification teams to complete and prioritize tasks.
• Partner with build and architecture teams to define the scope of verification for high-quality product delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive stimulus, testbench, and coverage strategies to ensure continuous progress toward tape-out through defined metrics.
• Mentor and guide a team of verification engineers, encouraging an environment of growth and learning.
• Demonstrate agility in balancing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

What we need to see:

• PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of work experience in a verification domain working on CPU and/or CPU-based subsystems.
• Strong understanding of verification guidelines with hands-on experience following standard methodologies for verification.
• Experience or knowledge with defining and implementing a scalable constrained-random verification environment using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages like Python, Perl.
• Knowledge of CPU and System level architecture/microarchitecture for any industry-standard architecture, having knowledge of Arm architecture is a big plus.
• Knowledge of processor build concepts like pipelines, caches, virtual memory systems, coherency, etc.
• Strong SW and HW debugging skills and familiarity with the latest tools and techniques.
• Good communication skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate across the distributed team are a must.

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 October 30, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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