Senior Validation Architect, NVLink

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Westford, MA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
148 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 Validation Architect, NVLink

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Validation Architect for NVLink, an advanced chip interconnect technology. This role involves collaborating with architects to define architectural modeling and testing requirements for new features, driving these requirements into lower-level testbenches, implementing functional models, and integrating them into full-chip environments. The candidate will support and debug tests across various stages including model, emulation, and post-silicon phases. Ideal candidates hold a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with at least 8 years of experience in architecture, design, and verification. They should possess expertise in innovative ASIC design processes, C++, Python, Makefile scripting, SystemC modeling, testplan development, and processor/I/O architecture. This position requires strong debugging skills and the ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team on cutting-edge technology.

What you'll do

  • Define architectural modeling and testing requirements for new NVLink features.
  • Drive architectural testing into lower level testbenches for validation.
  • Implement functional models and integrate them into full-chip environments.
  • Support and debug tests across model, emulation, and post-silicon stages.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and execute them throughout the product lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in architecture, design, and verification.
  • Experience with innovative ASIC design processes.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, Makefile; SystemC modeling preferred.
  • Strong debugging skills in firmware/software environments.
  • Testplan development and execution expertise.
  • Successful completion and shipping of multiple projects.

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