Role at a glance
- Salary
- $100K – $189.8K/yr
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- New College Grad 2026
- Education
- PhD
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Role Summary
The Low Power Design/Verification ASIC Engineer will join NVIDIA’s Low Power DV team to develop energy-efficient GPU and SOC architectures for AI, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products. The role focuses on verifying power management solutions and improving power-aware design verification methodologies and simulation efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Work with Low Power Architecture, Design, and Software teams to understand next-generation features.
- Architect and develop testbenches, infrastructure, and test plans for power management solutions.
- Develop verification solutions for NVIDIA products.
- Improve power-aware design verification methodologies.
- Influence EDA vendors to improve simulation and debug efficiencies.
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View full postingQualifications
Understanding of low power design techniques, processor architecture and power management design/verification; experience with Incisive Low-Power or Synopsys VCS NLP; strong debugging skills and experience with Verdi; fluency in Verilog and SystemVerilog; understanding of UVM.
Required
- Low power design techniques such as multi VT, clock gating, power gating, block activity power, and DVFS
- Processor architecture and related power management design/verification techniques
- Incisive Low-Power or Synopsys VCS NLP
- Verdi
- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- UVM
Preferred
- Prior knowledge of Low Power Architecture, Low Power CV, and deep learning
- Power intent in UPF format
- Background in low power architectures or verification
- Scripting abilities in Python or PERL
- Knowledge of C or C++
- Experience writing or maintaining the script or Makefile that builds the simulation program
Original job description
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Original job description
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Today, NVIDIA is tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how we can make a lasting impact on the world!
We are now looking for an Low Power Design/Verification ASIC Engineer - New College Grad 2026. We continue to rapidly grow the research and development of energy-efficient GPU and SOC architectures. We are continually innovating in creative and unrivaled ways to improve our ability to deliver exceptional perf/watt solutions in a wide range of sectors. Come join NVIDIAs Low Power DV team to develop state of the art GPUs to power AI, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products.
What you'll be doing:
Working very closely with Low Power Architecture, Design, and Software teams to understand next generation features.
Responsible for architecting/developing testbench, infrastructure, and testplans to verify various power management solutions for NVIDIA products.
You will have the opportunity bring creative ideas that help improve power-aware DV methodologies, as well as influence EDA vendors to improve our simulation and debug efficiencies.
What we need to see:
Recently completed a BS, MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
You have an understanding of low power design techniques such as multi VT, Clock gating, Power gating, Block Activity Power, and Dynamic Voltage-Frequency Scaling (DVFS) etc.
Good understanding of processor architecture (GPU is a plus), and related power management design/DV techniques.
Must be experienced with Incisive Low-Power or Synopsys VCS NLP
Strong debug skills and experience with Verdi is needed
Must be fluent in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and understanding of UVM.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Prior knowledge of Low Power Architecture, Low Power CV, and deep learning
Good understanding of power intent in UPF format is a plus
A strong background in Low Power architectures or verification is a plus.
Scripting abilities in Python or PERL is a plus and knowledge of C or C++ is a plus
Experience writing or maintaining the script or Makefile that builds the simulation program is a plus
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, 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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.About the company
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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.
NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.