CPU Verification Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
CPU Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Verify ARM-architecture CPU subsystems and SoCs used in AI-accelerated systems. Work with design and architecture teams to plan, implement, and execute verification strategies and testbenches.
Build and extend UVM/SystemVerilog/C verification environments, debug RTL and system-level issues, and improve verification efficiency by applying AI-accelerated workflows.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career — at least 2 years of professional experience in CPU verification.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on functional verification of CPUs and SoCs and on improving verification productivity.
- Develop and execute verification plans for ARM-based CPU subsystems and SoCs.
- Design, implement, and extend UVM/SystemVerilog/C testbench components and environments.
- Collaborate with architects and RTL designers to verify architectural and microarchitectural features.
- Debug complex issues across RTL, interconnect, coherency, memory subsystems, and system-level scenarios.
- Analyze and refine verification strategies; integrate AI-accelerated workflows to improve coverage and efficiency.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Minimum ~2 years of CPU verification experience, including unit/sub-system/SoC verification.
- Proven experience with ARM architecture and CPU verification flows.
- Hands-on experience with verification methodologies and tools, including UVM/SystemVerilog and C-based test environments.
- Strong debugging skills for RTL and system-level interactions; ability to root-cause complex issues.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with multi-core CPU or large-scale SoC verification.
- Experience debugging coherency, interconnect, and memory subsystem issues.
- Familiarity using AI tools to accelerate verification productivity.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
