Senior Performance Verification Engineer
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $136,000 to $264,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (31 min ago) · observed since
About this job
We are now looking for a Senior Performance Verification Engineer!
As a member of our CPU Performance verification Team, you will be responsible for performance correlation, analyzing workloads and benchmarks for performance bottlenecks, developing microbenchmarks and creating the necessary verification infrastructure for performance analysis. This position offers you the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.
What you’ll be doing:
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 it's performance impact
Interactions with architect and design engineers to define detailed scope of micro architectural features
Draft detailed performance testplans and define/Create scalable micros to validate features
Analysis and correlation of CPU benchmarks/workloads
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
What we need to see:
BS or MS in EE/ECE or equivalent experience. PhD is a plus
3+ years of experience in CPU performance modeling, performance correlation, performance analysis, or relevant experiences
Strong understanding in CPU micro architecture and designs
Experience with workload analysis and characterization
Strong coding skills in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or C++
Good communication skills and ability & desire to work as a team player are a must
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience leading performance validation of major blocks of CPU pipeline
Background with ARM A64, X86 Architectures
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($136,000) is above 36% of the 2,078 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 21 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $175,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Performance Verification Engineer$136,000 to $264,500
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Senior RMA Customer Experience Manager$136,000 to $212,750
Go-to-Market Product Manager$136,000 to $258,750
Senior PR Manager, Datacenter Architecture$136,000 to $270,250
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Performance Verification Engineer (this listing) | $136,000 - $264,500 |
| Public Sector Program Support | $136K - $276K |
| Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware | $136,000 - $258,750 |
| Senior RMA Customer Experience Manager | $136,000 - $212,750 |
| Go-to-Market Product Manager | $136,000 - $258,750 |
| Senior PR Manager, Datacenter Architecture | $136,000 - $270,250 |
| Senior Technical Program Manager - Tegra | $136K - $276K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 3-4 combined)
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.
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