
CPU Verification Engineer
Summary
NVIDIA is seeking an experienced CPU Verification Engineer to join their CPU verification team, working on next-generation CPUs powering AI and HPC workloads (Grace CPU). The role spans from stimulus development at the SW simulator level through FPGA and silicon validation, with a focus on UVM-based testbench development and full-stack verification.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Verification Engineer with strong CPU and verification fundamentals to work in Nvidia’s CPU verification team. NVIDIA builds CPUs that powering up the next generation AI and HPC workloads: https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/data-center/grace-cpu/.
What you’ll be doing:
Work on NVIDIA's next generation CPU.
Verify micro-architecture/architecture features at unit level or subsystem or full chip testbenches including FPGA/Silicon.
Partner along with CPU architects in creating verifiable designs.
Work on ISA based Stimulus development and verify feature.
What we need to see:
Experience with full stack development - from writing stimulus and verifying sequences at SW simulator level, to getting the overall end-to-end sequence working on silicon with a full SW stack.
Strong verification fundamentals and able to juggle working on full chip testbenches and on FPGA/Silicon.
Proficient in CPU architecture (ARM knowledge is desirable), Verilog, SystemVerilog and possess strong debugging skills.
Strong understanding of UVM based Testbench development.
Bachelors/Masters or equivalent experience in Computer Science or electrical engineering from a reputed engineering college and 2+ years of industry experience.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience on CPU unit/microarchitecture verification.
Worked on complex coverage driven verification projects.
Experience of collaborating with geographically diverse cross-functional teams.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our elite engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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NVIDIA is a top-tier semiconductor company in Santa Clara, CA, known for above-market compensation. For a mid-level CPU/hardware verification engineer with 2+ years of experience in Silicon Valley, base salary typically ranges $140K–$200K. NVIDIA also offers significant RSU grants and bonuses, making total comp considerably higher. Estimate based on Levels.fyi/Glassdoor data for NVIDIA hardware engineers at IC3–IC4 levels.
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