Cell Modeling and Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 57 days ago $100,000$166,750 / year

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TL;DR

The NVIDIA VLSI team seeks a Cell Modeling and Verification Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge ASIC products. This role involves working closely with new hardware designs to ensure they meet design objectives through behavioral modeling and verification of custom mixed-signal cells. The engineer will use Verilog, SystemVerilog, Perl, or Python to model high-speed interconnects like PLLs and collaborate with cross-functional teams on library builds, cell integration, and DFT simulation. Key responsibilities include documenting, implementing, and delivering verified RTL designs that meet performance targets. Ideal candidates have a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, hands-on experience with RTL simulation, strong knowledge of Verilog HDL, scripting skills in Python or Perl, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Skills

Verilog SystemVerilog Python Perl RTL simulation waveform debug digital design logic design concepts ASIC verification DFT simulation

What you'll do

  • Develop behavioral models and verification for custom mixed-signal design cells using Verilog and SystemVerilog.
  • Model high-speed interconnects like PLL in mixed-signal designs to ensure accurate emulation and prototyping.
  • Implement RTL code that meets performance targets and is fully verified before delivery.
  • Document detailed technical specifications for library build, cell integration, and ASIC verification processes.
  • Script automation tools using Python or Perl to enhance efficiency in the design and verification workflow.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with RTL simulation and waveform debugging.
  • Proficiency in Verilog HDL and scripting languages like Python or Perl.
  • Strong understanding of digital design and logic concepts.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple teams on complex projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $100,000–$166,750 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,150$218,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,875$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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

Nvidia currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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