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SoC ASIC Verification Engineer – New College Grad 2026
We are now looking for a SoC ASIC Verification Engineer New Grad! NVIDIA is seeking to hire a verification engineer to verify the world's most powerful SoCs with AI capabilities for self-driving cars, gaming consoles & other automated machines (see https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/vera-cpu/)
What you'll be doing:
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Work with some of the best engineers to define verification strategies and execute plans at full chip level.
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Build and continuously reform verification infrastructure and methodologies to meet the demands of next generation CPU.
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Work with architects, RTL designers, FPGA, emulation engineers to ensure that verification requirements are met for each project.
What we need to see:
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Graduating or recently graduated with a Bachelors, Master's or PhD Degree in EE, CS or CE (or equivalent experience).
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Relevant experience in ASIC DV.
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Proficiency with at least one of these
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C++, Object Oriented Programming, UVM, System Verilog.
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Exceptional analytical skills and problem solving skills.
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Experience in crafting testbenches, methodologies for large and complex chips.
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Solid understanding of verification concepts
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Good understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
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Familiarity with verification challenges in large scale designs is a plus!
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Experience with verification of So Cs with embedded processors or CPU verification.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
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Ability to handle complex and hard-do-solve problems in programming and verification.
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Ambitious and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the brightest 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.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 100,000 USD - 166,750 USD for Level 1, and 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 28, 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.
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