Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $136k-$219k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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At NVIDIA, we push the boundaries of computing innovation. Our ASIC Verification Engineers focus on developing the world’s top SoCs and GPUs. Joining us as a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU means working on modern technology powering consumer graphics and AI applications. This position is ideal for those passionate about technology and eager to impact computing’s future.

What you'll be doing:

As a key member of our ASIC Verification team, you will verify the design and implementation of the industry's leading GPUs.
You will be responsible for verifying the ASIC build, architecture, golden models, and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM or equivalent.
Understand the design and implementation of your unit/cluster/chip, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure, and verify the correctness of the design.
Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre- and post-silicon verification teams to accomplish your task.

What we need to see:

Bachelor's Degree in EE, CS, or CE or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies.
Experience with design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, Indago, GDB).
Expertise in System Verilog or similar HVL.
Strong debugging and analytical skills.
Perl and C/C++ programming language experience desirable.
Strong communication skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate are huge pluses.
Experience in crafting test bench environments for unit and system level verification.

#LI-Hybrid

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
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 November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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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.

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Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU at NVIDIA rates 15 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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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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