Physical Verification Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Physical Verification Engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Calibre, Icv and Pegasus.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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Run physical verification checks like DRC and LVS to ensure ASIC and SoC designs are ready for tapeout.

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NVIDIA is seeking a Physical Verification Engineer to help ensure our ASIC and SoC designs are clean, correct, and ready for tapeout. This role focuses on physical verification quality across layout data, connectivity, and manufacturing rule compliance. You will work closely with physical design, custom layout, and methodology teams to run verification flows, debug issues, and improve signoff robustness. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys detailed analysis and high-impact signoff work.

What you’ll be doing:

Run and analyze physical verification checks such as DRC, LVS, and other tapeout-quality signoff checks.
Debug physical verification violations and partner with design teams to drive clean closure.
Review layout, netlist, and runset interactions to identify root causes and recommend fixes.
Support full-chip and block-level verification readiness across implementation milestones.
Improve physical verification flow quality, turnaround time, and automation.
Collaborate with methodology, CAD, and foundry-facing teams on rule interpretation and signoff quality.

What we need to see:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience in physical verification, backend implementation, or VLSI signoff.
Strong understanding of DRC, LVS, antenna, and layout verification concepts.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, or equivalent physical verification tools.
Ability to debug verification issues across layout, extracted views, and netlist connectivity.
Scripting ability in Tcl, Perl, Python, or shell for automation and debug.
Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience with advanced-node signoff and foundry rule decks.
Familiarity with stream-out/OASIS or GDSII generation and tapeout readiness flows.
Experience improving PV automation, dashboards, or regression infrastructure.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

How we rate this

Physical Verification Engineer at NVIDIA rates 10 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Physical Verification Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Tel Aviv.
The job was posted on October 20, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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