Senior Custom SOC IP Verification Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jan 20, 2026. NVIDIA scores B on the Alion truth index.
NVIDIA needs a Senior Custom SOC/IP Verification Engineer for next-gen solutions. Seeking hard-working individuals to build life-changing custom SOCs. This position offers 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 exceptional 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:
Lead ASIC design verification for various processing blocks in a SOC, including planning, execution, Coverage and methodology development.
Collaborate with multiple teams (Architecture, SW/FW, Design, Modeling, Emulation, Post-Silicon Validation) to ensure comprehensive verification plans.
Support engineering teams in delivering solutions for purpose-built ASICs and collaborate with IP development teams for IP identification, selection, and licensing.
Analyze SOC and IP architecture, develop verification plans, and establish performance metrics.
Work with partners in a co-development environment during development, debug, and bringup.
Plan tests, achieve coverage closure, and enable customer TB infrastructure.
Validate use cases for power-on and boot requirements.
What We Need To See:
Proficient in design verification tools like Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium Simulator, Verdi, JasperGold, and VC Formal.
Consistent track record of first-pass success in ASIC Development.
Holds a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in ASIC, IP, or SoC design verification.
Skilled in handling mixed language UVM and C++ testbenches, interpreting functional specs, and building comprehensive test plans.
Experienced in developing tools and infrastructure using Perl or Python, with a strong background in AMBA protocols (AXI, ACE, CHI, ATB).
Hands-on experience with subsystems in new technologies like ARM CPU, LPDDR, HBM, GPUs, DLA, PCIe, and Network on chip, including performance verification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.