Formal Verification Engineer - New College Graduate 2026
NVIDIAJob Title
Formal Verification Engineer - New College Graduate 2026
Role Summary
Entry-level position on NVIDIA's hardware verification team focused on formal verification of digital designs, IP blocks, and SoCs. The role involves developing verification plans, applying formal methodologies, and working closely with RTL designers and verification engineers to achieve closure.
This role offers early-career engineers practical experience with formal methods and hands-on verification on production-grade hardware projects.
Experience Level
Entry-level (New college graduate). Suitable for recent B.Tech./M.Tech graduates or equivalent early-career candidates.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include learning and applying formal verification techniques and coordinating verification activities with design teams.
- Learn state-of-the-art formal verification methodologies and workflows.
- Apply formal methods to verify complex digital designs, IP blocks, and SoCs.
- Develop robust verification/test plans for assigned designs.
- Execute verification plans in collaboration with RTL designers and verification engineers.
- Coordinate with verification team members to drive closure and resolve issues.
Requirements
Key skills and attributes required for success in the role.
- Must have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have: Hands-on experience with HDLs such as Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- Must have: Ability to read and understand RTL quickly.
- Must have: Understanding of temporal logic assertions and their role in verification.
- Must have: Familiarity with abstraction techniques used for effective verification.
- Good communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Nice to have: Prior exposure to formal verification tools, assertion languages, or verification internships/projects.
Education Requirements
B.Tech. / M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (new college graduates). Equivalent relevant academic credentials are acceptable.
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.
