System Verification Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
136K-219K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
The System Verification Engineer will support and verify high-speed protocols, debug emulation environments, and collaborate with various teams on system level verification tasks.
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We are a worldwide recognized division noted for groundbreaking technology. We are work-flex, family and diverse team! NVIDIA invention of the GPU in 1999 accelerated 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. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new adventurous opportunities, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Join us today!

We are now looking for a System Verification Engineer to join our Emulation division and will be working onsite from our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

What you will be doing:

  • We support multiple emulation environments using the latest emulation techniques (C/C++ DPI Transactors, SV assertions, Coverage, Power Estimation, SpeedBridges, Accelerated UVM Testbenches).

  • Bring up GPUs, SOCs, Switch, NIC on emulation, root causing system level test fails and emulator environment issues.

  • Bring-up and verify High Speed protocols like PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc …. Low speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART

  • Bring-up/debug issues related to CPU and GPU Coherency.

  • We have continual collaboration with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance, and Software teams.

  • Work constructively leading emulation vendors to debug issues using various tools.

  • Write monitors and checkers that aid debug in HW test issues and FW/SW bring-up

What we need to see:

  • M.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 4+ years of proven experience.

  • Individual should be proficient in Verilog and/or VHDL, C/C++ and SystemVerilog.

  • Protocol knowledge of at least one of the High-speed interfaces: PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc.

  • Low-speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART and BMC interaction in server platforms

  • Working Knowledge of CPU - GPU coherency, Prefer ARM CHI coherency protocol

  • Experience with UVM verification environments and scripting with Perl, Python and C/C++ is essential.

  • Be familiar with hierarchical design approach, top-down design, SoC and system level verification.

  • Zebu emulation experience with SOC/CPU

NVIDIA is on the move and our technology and vision position us as one of the world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people on our journey. If you're inventive 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 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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

  • M.S in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of proven experience
  • Proficient in Verilog, VHDL, C/C++, SystemVerilog
  • Protocol knowledge of high-speed interfaces
  • Working knowledge of CPU - GPU coherency
  • Experience with UVM verification environments
  • Familiarity with hierarchical design approach
  • Zebu emulation experience

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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