Senior Verification Engineer, SoC
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 +4 more
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA +4 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
All 5 locations
- US, CA, Santa Clara
- US, MA, Westford
- US, TX, Austin
- US, OR, Hillsboro
- US, CA, Remote
About this job
NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Senior SoC ASIC Verification Engineer to confirm the functionality of the world’s most powerful AI-enabled SoCs. These SoCs power self-driving cars, gaming consoles, and automated machines. NVIDIA operates as a “learning machine,” constantly adapting to new opportunities that only we can pursue and that matter globally. Our worldwide team of talented people aims to push the boundaries of today’s technology and define tomorrow’s computing platform.
What you'll be doing:
Work with some of the best engineers to define verification strategies and complete plans at the full chip level.
Build and continuously reform verification infrastructure and methodologies to meet the demands of next-generation SoCs.
Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, FPGA, and emulation engineers to ensure verification requirements are met for each project.
What we need to see:
Bachelor's Degree in EE, CS, CE, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience in ASIC DV.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in crafting testbenches and methodologies for large and complex chips.
Deep understanding of verification concepts.
Proficiency with at least one of these: C++, Object-Oriented Programming, UVM, System Verilog.
Familiarity with verification challenges in large-scale builds.
Solid understanding of basic concepts of CPU or SoC architecture.
Experience with verification of SoCs with embedded processors or CPU verification.
#LI-Hybrid
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: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 2,096 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 $124,000 to $174,250.
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 listingSenior Verification Engineer, SoC$136,000 to $264,500
Public Sector Program Support$136K to $276K
Senior Package Layout Engineer - Hardware$136,000 to $258,750
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 Verification Engineer, SoC (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: Multiple locations (5) (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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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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