At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of computing! As a Senior Verification Engineer on our CPU Verification Team, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to push the frontiers of technology. Your work here will impact a broad array of products, from consumer graphics to self-driving vehicles and the burgeoning field of AI. This is an outstanding chance to create a real difference within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

What you'll be doing:

• Own and drive the definition, planning, and execution of verification strategies for sophisticated CPU designs.

• Apply brand new verification methodologies and techniques to improve efficiency and ensure continuous improvement in CPU verification.

• Collaborate closely with global architecture, build, and verification teams to complete and prioritize tasks.

• Partner with build and architecture teams to define the scope of verification for high-quality product delivery.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive stimulus, testbench, and coverage strategies to ensure continuous progress toward tape-out through defined metrics.

• Mentor and guide a team of verification engineers, encouraging an environment of growth and learning.

• Demonstrate agility in balancing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

What we need to see:

• PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of work experience in a verification domain working on CPU and/or CPU-based subsystems.

• Strong understanding of verification guidelines with hands-on experience following standard methodologies for verification.

• Experience or knowledge with defining and implementing a scalable constrained-random verification environment using SystemVerilog and UVM.

• Proficient in one or more scripting languages like Python, Perl.

• Knowledge of CPU and System level architecture/microarchitecture for any industry-standard architecture, having knowledge of Arm architecture is a big plus.

• Knowledge of processor build concepts like pipelines, caches, virtual memory systems, coherency, etc.

• Strong SW and HW debugging skills and familiarity with the latest tools and techniques.

• Good communication skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate across the distributed team are a must.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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