ASIC Design Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

INTRODUCTION

NVIDIA is seeking best-in-class ASIC Design Engineers to design and implement the world’s leading SoC's and GPU's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a multifaceted, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have developed an outstanding team 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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be essential in documenting, implementing, and delivering fully verified, high-performance, area- and power-efficient RTL to meet design goals and specifications. Your daily duties will include:

• Crafting architecture and micro-architecture, as well as conducting RTL design and synthesis.
• Performing logic and timing verification using advanced CAD tools and semiconductor process technologies.
• Participating in the verification of builds through sophisticated methodologies, including the development of design properties and assumptions for formal verification.
• Collaborating closely with several ASIC development teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordination to successfully implement build requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's or equivalent experience, or a Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with 5+ years of experience.
• A proven hardware engineering background with a focus on VLSI and Computer Architecture.
• Expertise in Verilog, System Verilog, or similar HDL, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Perl/Python and C/C++.
• Solid experience with logic synthesis and timing analysis; knowledge of high-speed energy-efficient data paths is an advantage.
• Familiarity with build and verification tools, including simulation tools like VCS, and debug tools like Debussy and GDB.
• Experience with test bench environments for both unit and system-level verification, including random stimulus, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification methodologies.
• Excellent debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both on-site and remote teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. We encourage our engineers to build solutions for the problems faced by our customers. Are you creative? Do you love the challenge of continuously crafting the fastest, most efficient GPU products that drive continuous innovation across multiple fields? If so, we want to hear from you.

COMPENSATION

• Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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 September 18, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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