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Senior Software Engineer, ASIC Design and Verification Tools

NVIDIA

USonsite$168k-$265k/yrPosted May 22, 2026

At a glance

Heads up

  • 3+ years of EDA tool development
  • proficiency with verilog or sysverilog

Why this role might suit you

The role offers senior impact on cutting‑edge ASIC verification, exposure to high‑performance chip design, and collaboration with leading GPU architects, providing strong technical growth and competitive compensation.

Skills

verilogsysverilogc++pythonperltcledacadasicsverificationscanatpgjtagdesign-for-testingclaudecodecursorcopilot

About the role

For over 25 years, NVIDIA has been shaping computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re harnessing 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. Creating what has never existed before demands insight, originality, and the most exceptional talent from around the globe. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be part of a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to deliver their best work. Join our team and discover how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop CAD software for high performance chip design and verification related functions

Develop new methodologies and tools to achieve design + verification at speed of light (SOL)

Work with engineers on project execution support

Co-develop EDA tools with our vendors to best suit Nvidia SOL needs

What we need to see:

BS or Master degree of Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

3+ years of EDA tool development in the ASIC design/verification field

Hands on experience with ASIC design and verification

Must be proficient with Verilog or Sys Verilog

Good with C++ and other programming languages like Python, Perl, TCL, etc.

Good understanding of computer algorithms.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Good understanding of Design for Testing including Scan/ATPG/JTAG.

Utilization experience in Agentic AI tools like ClaudeCode, Cursor, CoPilot, etc

Strong English communication.

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 a creative and autonomous engineer who loves a challenge? Come join our GPU Verification team and help us build future interconnect architectures that will continue to drive us forward in the fields of High Performance Computing, Graphics and AI.

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 for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 25, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $168k-$265k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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