ASIC Design Engineer, Hardware

Nvidia

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$116,000–$189,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · ASIC Design Engineer, Hardware

ASIC Design Engineer - Hardware will join the System-On-Chip group to define, develop, and deliver system-level methodologies and RTL to measure performance on leading GPUs and SOCs. The role involves automating flows to build and support system-level IP, running and debugging RTL checks for cross clock domains, clocks, resets, and latency, and implementing microarchitecture features. The successful candidate will utilize Verilog for RTL design, SystemVerilog for verification, and scripting languages like Perl or Python for automation. Required technical competencies include SOC architecture knowledge, performance analysis, and experience with synthesis tools like dc_shell and simulation tools like VCS. The position focuses on solving complex hardware problems by developing performance monitoring systems and ensuring design quality across multiple projects within the accelerated computing and GPU product areas.

What does a ASIC Design Engineer earn?

Median $200450 from 52 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define, develop, and deliver system-level methodologies and RTL to measure GPU and SoC performance.
  • Automate flows and methodologies to efficiently build, deliver, and support system-level IP.
  • Apply performance monitoring systems to deliver IP and support various projects.
  • Run and debug RTL checks for cross clock domains, clocks, resets, and latency.
  • Design and implement RTL features including microarchitecture and RTL code.
  • Use scripting languages like Perl or Python to develop design automation tools.

What we're looking for

  • BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree is required.
  • MS or PhD degrees are a plus.
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
  • Strong coding skills in Perl, Python, or other industry-standard scripting languages are required.
  • Experience in RTL design (Verilog), verification (SystemVerilog), SoC design/implementation flow, and design automation is required.
  • Good understanding of SoC architecture, including CDC, multiple-power domains, performance analysis, latency, and data flow is required.
  • Exposure to design and verification tools such as dc_shell, VCS, Debussy, or GDB is required.
  • Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming, system-level IP design, and silicon debug is preferred.

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