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Senior System Verification Engineer

NVIDIA

Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)

Base salary $168,000  to $310,500

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
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About this job

We are a worldwide recognized division noted for groundbreaking technology. We are work-flex, family and diverse team! NVIDIA invention of the GPU in 1999 accelerated the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new adventurous opportunities, that only we can seek, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Join us today!

We are now looking for a Senior System Verification Engineer to join our Emulation division and will be working onsite from our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.

What you will be doing:

  • We support multiple emulation environments using the latest emulation techniques (C/C++ DPI Transactors, SV assertions, Coverage, Power Estimation, SpeedBridges, Accelerated UVM Testbenches).

  • Bring up GPUs, SOCs, Switch, NIC on emulation, root causing system level test fails and emulator environment issues.

  • Bring-up and verify High Speed protocols like PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc …. Low speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART

  • Bring-up/debug issues related to CPU and GPU Coherency

  • We have continual collaboration with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance, and Software teams.

  • Work constructively leading emulation vendors to debug issues using various tools.

  • Write monitors and checkers that aid debug in HW test issues and FW/SW bring-up

What we need to see:

  • M.S or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with 8+ years of proven experience.

  • Individual should be proficient in Verilog and/or VHDL, C/C++ and SystemVerilog.

  • Protocol knowledge of at least one of the High-speed interfaces: PCIe/CXL/NVLINK/IB/Ethernet etc ….

  • Low-speed protocols like I2C/I3C/SPI/UART and BMC interaction in server platforms

  • Working Knowledge of CPU - GPU coherency

  • Experience with UVM verification environments and scripting with Perl, Python and C/C++ is essential.

  • Be familiar with hierarchical design approach, top-down design, SoC and system level verification.

  • Zebu emulation experience with SOC/CPU

NVIDIA is on the move and our technology and vision position us as one of the world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people on our journey. If you're inventive and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

    Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
    168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4; and 196,000 USD – 310,500 USD for Level 5.

    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 ($168,000) is above 71% of the 2,090 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 16 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,900; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $173,750.

    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 7, 2026.

    This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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    This range next to 6 other live NVIDIA roles with the nearest advertised base floor
    RolePublished base
    Senior System Verification Engineer (this listing)$168,000 - $310,500
    L11 System Product Development Engineer$168,000 - $258,750
    Senior Software Engineer, Network Visibility Platform - DGX Cloud$168K - $322K
    Hardware Validation Procedures and Documentation Lead$168,000 - $258,750
    Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering$168K - $322K
    PhD Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI - New College Grad 2026$168,000 - $264,500
    AI Engineering Manager - Finance$168K - $322K

    Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All NVIDIA roles · How to read the bar

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    Employer-stated posting date
    2026-10-30
    Where this pay comes from

    Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 4-5 combined)

    168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4; and 196,000 USD – 310,500 USD for Level 5.

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