Senior Verification Engineer - CPU at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Artificial Intelligence, SemiconductorIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of experience
  • Background with CPU micro architecture
  • Experience with workload analysis
  • Proficient in script language like Perl, Python
  • Working knowledge of C/C++
  • Good communication skills and ability & desire to work as a team player

Responsibilities

  • Technical leadership role to define/plan/implement/execute performance verification strategy of sophisticated CPU designs
  • Ability to delve into lowest level details of CPU unit design specification, implementation and its performance impact
  • Interactions with architect and design engineers to define detailed scope of micro architectural features
  • Draft detailed performance testplans
  • Define/Create scalable micros to validate features
  • Build infra/tooling needed for efficient performance correlation debug
  • Ability to lead and provide detailed technical guidance to junior engineers
  • Agility to work on multiple tasks/projects
  • Testbench/scoreboard/stimulus development
  • Regression debug
  • Coverage closure
  • Supporting design, implementation, and system level validation/debug

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonPerlC++CPU microarchitectureworkload analysisARM A64X86performance verificationtestbench developmentscoreboard developmentstimulus developmentregression debugcoverage closure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the base salary range for this Senior Verification Engineer position?

The base salary range is 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5, and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6, determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid position.

What are the required skills and experience for this role?

Candidates need a BS/MS or equivalent experience with 12+ years in the field, background with CPU micro architecture, experience with workload analysis, proficiency in scripting languages like Perl or Python, working knowledge of C/C++, and good communication skills as a team player.

What is the company culture like at NVIDIA?

NVIDIA features a dynamic, technology-focused environment with outstanding people around the globe pushing the frontiers of computing, forward-thinking and hardworking teams that are rapidly growing due to unprecedented growth, and a commitment to fostering a diverse work environment as an equal opportunity employer.

What experience will help me stand out for this position?

Experience leading performance validation of major blocks of CPU pipeline and experience with ARM A64 or X86 Architectures will help you stand out.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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