Senior ASIC Verification Engineer

NVIDIA

NVIDIA

Other Engineering
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2024

We are looking for a Senior Verification Engineer to join our Display Team! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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 opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence!

In this role, you will work closely with Architects and ASIC Engineers to define and implement test plan, own all tasks involved in verification sign off to deliver high quality IPs, which are used in NVIDIA products around the world.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Develop and craft testplans based on architecture and microarchitectural specs. Drive testplan reviews with design/architecture teams.

  • Develop testbenches and checkers based on UVM methodology.

  • Monitor the overall health of IP by defining and tracking verification metrics. Analyze functional/code coverage and work with design engineers to close coverage.

  • Participate in the research of verification methodology to improve automation, productivity, and efficiency.

  • Develop infrastructure and test suite to validate display performance.

  • Develop RISCV microcode and tests in C/C++.

  • Collaborate with teams across multiple sites.

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with at least 6+ years of proven experience.

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

  • Experience with test bench environments for unit and system level verification.

  • Expertise in System Verilog.

  • Good debugging and problem solving skills.

  • Perl/Python and C/C++ programming language experience.

  • You have excellent written, verbal and technical interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Outstanding programming skills in Python, C/C++ is a huge plus.

  • Consistent track record to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary group environment.

  • You are a strong self-starter who loves to solve complicated problems.

  • Familiarity with pixel processing, ISO performance testing and high level synthesis based designs.

The base salary range is 164,000 USD - 304,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.