Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer - LPU

Company Overview

NVIDIA has been a pioneer in computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years. Fueled by a legacy of innovation and exceptional talent, the company is now focused on harnessing AI to drive the next generation of computing. NVIDIA's GPUs are fundamental components in applications such as computers, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, enabling them to understand their environments. Employees at NVIDIA work within a diverse and supportive culture to create impactful technology solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking highly skilled ASIC Verification Engineers to rigorously verify the design and implementation of our cutting-edge inference accelerator. This role offers the chance to influence a range of products from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and AI technologies. You will join a global team dedicated to pushing technological boundaries and shaping future computing platforms, focusing on high-performance processor components delivering programmable compute and graphics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pivotal member of the ASIC Verification team, responsible for verifying the inference accelerator design and implementation.
• Verify ASIC designs, architectures, reference models, and micro-architectures using sophisticated verification methodologies.
• Gain a thorough understanding of assigned units, establish verification scope, develop infrastructure, and confirm design accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with architects, designers, and both pre-silicon and post-silicon verification teams.
• Develop and enhance automated verification processes to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and advances in ASIC verification and integrate new techniques into verification workflows.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the industry with expertise in building block and SoC level testbenches, including strong debugging and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in verification employing random stimulus, functional coverage, assertion-based verification methodologies, and related tools.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
• Experience with verification and design tools such as VCS, Verdi, or their equivalents.
• Knowledge of UPF power verification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with netlist and design-for-test (DFT) verification is a plus.
• Programming skills in Perl, Python, and C/C++ are desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of the ASIC design flow from specification through GDS.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques to ASIC verification processes is beneficial.

Compensation and Additional Information

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits plan, making it a sought-after employer in the technology sector. Due to rapid growth, teams are expanding and seeking passionate candidates to join the forefront of GPU and AI technology development.

Base salary is determined by location, experience, and comparable employee pay. Salary ranges are as follows: Level 4 - 155,000 to 205,000 CAD; Level 5 - 195,000 to 245,000 CAD. Equity and benefits are also provided.

Applications will be accepted until May 8, 2026. This vacancy is currently open. NVIDIA employs AI-based tools in the recruitment process.