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Senior Verification Engineer - CPU

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 +1 more

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  • LocationSanta Clara, CA +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
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  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Austin, TX

About this job

At NVIDIA, we are redefining the future of computing! As a Senior Verification Engineer on our CPU Verification Team, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to push the frontiers of technology. Your work here will impact a broad array of products, from consumer graphics to self-driving vehicles and the burgeoning field of AI. This is an outstanding chance to create a real difference within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

What you'll be doing:

  • Own and drive the definition, planning, and execution of verification strategies for sophisticated CPU designs.

  • Apply brand new verification methodologies and techniques to improve efficiency and ensure continuous improvement in CPU verification.

  • Collaborate closely with global architecture, build, and verification teams to complete and prioritize tasks.

  • Partner with build and architecture teams to define the scope of verification for high-quality product delivery.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive stimulus, testbench, and coverage strategies to ensure continuous progress toward tape-out through defined metrics.

  • Mentor and guide a team of verification engineers, encouraging an environment of growth and learning.

  • Demonstrate agility in balancing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

What we need to see:

  • PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years of work experience in a verification domain working on CPU and/or CPU-based subsystems.

  • Strong understanding of verification guidelines with hands-on experience following standard methodologies for verification.

  • Experience or knowledge with defining and implementing a scalable constrained-random verification environment using SystemVerilog and UVM.

  • Proficient in one or more scripting languages like Python, Perl.

  • Knowledge of CPU and System level architecture/microarchitecture for any industry-standard architecture, having knowledge of Arm architecture is a big plus.

  • Knowledge of processor build concepts like pipelines, caches, virtual memory systems, coherency, etc.

  • Strong SW and HW debugging skills and familiarity with the latest tools and techniques.

  • Good communication skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate across the distributed team are a must.

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 2,102 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 16 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $124,000 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 Verification Engineer - CPU (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
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara • US, TX, Austin (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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