Senior Verification Engineer, CPU Performance

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to join its CPU Performance team. Responsibilities include developing test plans and strategies, building simulation environments, system bring-up and validation, and automation to ensure top-tier CPU performance. The role involves developing and maintaining CPU simulator infrastructure, analyzing and validating CPU and fabric performance, defining and developing toolchains for full system performance alignment, and conducting silicon-based competitive analysis. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of CPU/memory architecture, experience with HDLs (Verilog/SystemVerilog), and proficiency in C/C++, Python, and relevant frameworks. Experience with ARM/x86 architecture and CPU performance analysis is highly desirable.
Must have:
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS
  • 5+ years experience in CPU/SOC Performance Verification
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture and OS
  • Hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Experience with System Verilog, C/C++, Python
Good to have:
  • Detailed knowledge of ARM and/or x86 architecture
  • Prior experience with performance analysis of CPUs
  • Experience with analysis and characterization of CPU workloads

Job Details

We are now looking to hire strong performance verification engineers with a sharp understanding of CPU and memory architecture. Nvidia makes some of the fastest CPUs in the world and is solving problems, with its vast arsenal of CPUs, GPUs and SW, in areas such as High-performance computing, Automated driving, Medical imaging and much more! We are seeking highly motivated engineers to join this dynamic and innovative team that owns performance alignment of CPUs and CPU fabrics made by NVIDIA! Do you want to be part of the team that explores and defines the next generation of CPUs?

 What will you be doing

  • Responsibilities will include development of test plans and strategies, develop simulation environments, system bring-up, validation, and automation to deliver best-in-class CPUs.

  • Develop and maintain CPU simulator infrastructure, hardware CPU test and performance infrastructure.

  • Analyze and validate CPU and fabric performance, helping to understand current, and guide the development of future CPU products.

  • Definition and development of tool chain and workflows that enables the full system performance alignment.

  • Silicon based competitive analysis of Nvidia CPUs.

 What we need to see

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of experience preferably in the areas of CPU / SOC Performance Verification and Analysis

  • Strong understanding of computer system architecture and operating system fundamentals.

  • Hands-on experience with HDLs such as Verilog / System Verilog.

  • Knowledge of verification methodologies and tools for IP and SoC level verification.

  • Experience with System Verilog, C/C++, Python languages and relevant frameworks.

  • Background with debug on Silicon.

 Ways to stand out from the crowd

  • Detailed knowledge of the ARM and/or x-86 architecture.

  • Prior experience with performance analysis of CPUs.

  • Experience with analysis and characterization of CPU workloads.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.  

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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.


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