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NVIDIA

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System Verification Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$136K – $218.5K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
4+ years of proven experience
Education
M.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

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Role Summary

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The System Verification Engineer will join NVIDIA's Emulation division onsite at the Santa Clara headquarters. The role supports emulation environments and system-level verification for GPUs, SoCs, switches and NICs, collaborating with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance and Software teams.

What You'll Do

  • Support multiple emulation environments using C/C++ DPI transactors, SystemVerilog assertions, coverage, power estimation, SpeedBridges...
  • Bring up GPUs, SoCs, switches and NICs on emulation.
  • Root-cause system-level test failures and emulator environment issues.
  • Bring up and verify high-speed and low-speed protocols.
  • Bring up and debug CPU and GPU coherency issues.
  • Write monitors and checkers to aid hardware test debugging and firmware/software bring-up.

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Qualifications

M.S. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field; 4+ years of proven experience; proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL, C/C++ and SystemVerilog; knowledge of at least one high-speed interface including PCIe, CXL, NVLINK, IB or Ethernet; knowledge of I2C, I3C, SPI, UART and BMC interaction; working knowledge of CPU-GPU coherency; experience with UVM verification environments and Perl, Python and C/C++ scripting; familiarity with hierarchical design, top-down design, SoC and system-level verification; Zebu emulation experience with SoC/CPU

Required

  • M.S. or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of proven experience
  • Verilog and/or VHDL
  • C/C++
  • SystemVerilog
  • Protocol knowledge of at least one high-speed interface: PCIe, CXL, NVLINK, IB or Ethernet
  • I2C, I3C, SPI and UART
  • BMC interaction in server platforms

Preferred

  • ARM CHI coherency protocol

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

We are a worldwide recognized division noted for groundbreaking technology. We are work-flex, family and diverse team! NVIDIA invention of the GPU in 1999 accelerated 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 adventurous opportunities, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Join us today!

We are now looking for a System Verification Engineer to join our Emulation division and will be working onsite from our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

What you will be doing:

  • We support multiple emulation environments using the latest emulation techniques (C/C++ DPI Transactors, SV assertions, Coverage, Power Estimation, SpeedBridges, Accelerated UVM Testbenches).

  • Bring up GPUs, SOCs, Switch, NIC on emulation, root causing system level test fails and emulator environment issues.

  • Bring-up and verify High Speed protocols like PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc …. Low speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART

  • Bring-up/debug issues related to CPU and GPU Coherency.

  • We have continual collaboration with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance, and Software teams.

  • Work constructively leading emulation vendors to debug issues using various tools.

  • Write monitors and checkers that aid debug in HW test issues and FW/SW bring-up

What we need to see:

  • M.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 4+ years of proven experience.

  • Individual should be proficient in Verilog and/or VHDL, C/C++ and SystemVerilog.

  • Protocol knowledge of at least one of the High-speed interfaces: PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc.

  • Low-speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART and BMC interaction in server platforms

  • Working Knowledge of CPU - GPU coherency, Prefer ARM CHI coherency protocol

  • Experience with UVM verification environments and scripting with Perl, Python and C/C++ is essential.

  • Be familiar with hierarchical design approach, top-down design, SoC and system level verification.

  • Zebu emulation experience with SOC/CPU

NVIDIA is on the move and our technology and vision position us as one of the world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people on our journey. If you're inventive and autonomous, 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 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 24, 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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About the company

NVIDIA

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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.