Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - GPU

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
196K-368K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Verify design and implementation of NVIDIA GPUs and SoCs using advanced methodologies (UVM, random stimulus, assertions). Develop verification scope, infrastructure, testbenches, and collaborate with architects, designers, and pre/post-silicon teams to ensure correctness of builds.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re 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 a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA is seeking exceptional ASIC Verification Engineers to verify the design and implementation of the world’s leading SoCs and GPUs. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of extraordinary people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. In this position, you will help to build the high-performance processor elements that implement programmable compute and graphics functionality.

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 verification of the ASIC design, architecture, golden models and micro-architecture using advanced verification methodologies such as UVM

  • Understand the design and implementation of your unit, define the verification scope, develop the verification infrastructure and verify the correctness of the build

  • Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors/Masters Degree in EE, CS or CE or equivalent experience

  • 12+ years of relevant experience

  • Experience in verification using random stimulus along with functional coverage and assertion-based verification methodologies

  • Background with build and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Verdi, GDB)

  • Experience crafting test bench environments for unit and/or system level verification

  • Expertise in System Verilog or similar HVL

  • Strong background in C/C++ programming language

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Prior experience with leading unit level verification is desirable

  • Expert debugging and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills and ability & desire to work as a great teammate are a huge plus

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/

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 for Level 5, and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelors/Masters Degree in EE, CS, CE or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Verification using random stimulus with functional coverage and assertion-based methodologies
  • Experience with build and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools) and debug tools like Verdi, GDB
  • Experience crafting test bench environments for unit and/or system level verification
  • Expertise in SystemVerilog or similar hardware verification languages (HVL)
  • Strong background in C/C++ programming
  • Prior experience leading unit level verification
  • Expert debugging and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work as a teammate

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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