Senior ASIC Verification Engineer, Coherent High Speed Interconnect

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Introduction

NVIDIA, a pioneer in visual computing and the engine behind modern AI, is seeking a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer to join our Coherent High Speed Interconnect team. For two decades, our invention of the GPU has transformed fields from video games to scientific research, and we are now at the forefront of the AI computing era, driven by GPU deep learning. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars, verifying innovative high-speed coherent interconnects for our mobile SoCs and GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Verify the design, architecture, and golden models of high-speed coherent interconnects.
• Micro-architect using sophisticated verification methodologies.
• Understand design and implementation specifications.
• Define verification scope and develop comprehensive verification infrastructure (Testbenches, BFMs, Checkers, Monitors).
• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring functional coverage and correctness of the design.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, emulation, and silicon verification teams throughout the verification lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of relevant ASIC verification experience.
• Proven experience in architecting test bench environments for unit-level verification.
• Background in verification utilizing random stimulus, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification methodologies.
• Prior design or verification experience with Coherent High-Speed Interconnects.
• Strong background in developing Testbenches from scratch using SystemVerilog (SV) and UVM methodology.
• Proficiency in C++ programming and scripting languages.
• Exposure to industry-standard design and verification tools (e.g., VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Debussy, GDB).
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of industry-standard interconnect protocols such as PCIE, CXL, or CHI.
• History of mentoring junior engineers and interns.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.
• Eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits.

About Company

NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, fostering a team of forward-thinking and dedicated individuals globally. We are at the beginning of the next era, the AI computing era, ignited by a new computing model: GPU deep learning. Our mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible, defining the platform for the future of computing, impacting product lines from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

To learn more about NVIDIA's ultra-fast chip interconnect technology, visit: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/nvlink-c2c/