NVIDIAASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027
NVIDIA is hiring an ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027 in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $100k-$167k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Systemverilog, C and Uvm.
- Level files it as a junior role.
- Level lists 2,700+ other open roles at NVIDIA.
- The role was posted within the past week.
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Seeking an ASIC Verification Engineer to contribute to pre-silicon verification and simulation using SystemVerilog and C++.
Today, NVIDIA is 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 an inclusive, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world.
We are seeking to hire a ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027 to contribute to the design verification activities that support the pre-silicon process which ensures proper hardware functionality. To do so, we simulate the RTL under a variety of conditions to flush out any design bugs as early in the process as possible.
What you’ll be doing:
- Employ cutting edge AI technologies to create automated systems and flows
- Contribute to complex UVM testbench environments including test development, automation, or analysis
- Develop directed or random tests in SystemVerilog to verify the reference C++ and RTL models in a simulation environment
- Debug RTL simulation failures
What we need to see:
- Pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in EE, CE, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Coursework or prior internship exposure to computer architecture, logic design, and/or HDL languages (Verilog, VHDL)
- Strong programming experience in C++ or SystemVerilog and general understanding of OOP concepts
- Solid understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
- Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- You're passionate about object oriented programming
- Experience with HW/SW interactions
- You're experienced with directed and random functional testing including writing test plans and advised or random diagnostics
- You have internship or lab experience with GPU or Processor verification / validation or other hardware debug.
- Ambitious and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 17, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
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.How we rate this
ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027 at NVIDIA rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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- Tell me about a project where asic verification was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where logic design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where debugging was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where hardware verification was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Systemverilog in your day-to-day work.
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