Senior Software Engineer, ASIC Design and Verification Tools

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $136,000–$218,500 / yr
Posted: 15 days ago

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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 · Senior Software Engineer, ASIC Design and Verification Tools

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Join NVIDIA’s GPU Verification team as an experienced EDA tool developer with 3+ years of hands-on ASIC design and verification expertise. You’ll develop CAD software for high-performance chip design and verification, creating new methodologies to achieve unparalleled speed in these processes. Collaborate closely with engineers on project execution support and co-develop cutting-edge EDA tools tailored to NVIDIA’s unique needs. Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog, alongside strong skills in C++, Python, Perl, TCL, and a solid grasp of computer algorithms are essential. Additionally, experience with Design for Testing methodologies including Scan/ATPG/JTAG, and familiarity with Agentic AI tools like ClaudeCode, Cursor, and CoPilot will set you apart. This role demands creativity and autonomy as you contribute to the future of interconnect architectures in High Performance Computing, Graphics, and AI.

Skills

Verilog SysVerilog C++ Python Perl TCL AgenticAI ClaudeCode Cursor CoPilot EDA ASIC Design for Testing Scan ATPG JTAG

What you'll do

Develop CAD software for high-performance chip design and verification functions.
Create new methodologies and tools to achieve SOL (speed of light) in design and verification.
Collaborate with engineers on project execution support for complex projects.
Co-develop EDA tools with vendors to meet Nvidia’s specific SOL requirements.
Utilize Agentic AI tools like ClaudeCode, Cursor, and CoPilot effectively.

What we're looking for

BS or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
3+ years of EDA tool development in ASIC design/verification
Proficiency with Verilog/SysVerilog and C++
Experience with Design for Testing including Scan, ATPG, JTAG
Utilization of Agentic AI tools like ClaudeCode, Cursor, CoPilot
Strong understanding of computer algorithms and programming languages (Python, Perl, TCL)
Excellent English communication skills

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