Software Engineer, Chip Simulation

Job Title

Software Engineer, Chip Simulation

Role Summary

Join the ChipSim team as an Ethernet hardware simulation developer focused on implementing and validating networking features in software-based chip simulation. You will work closely with chip architects, firmware and hardware design teams to model complex physical-layer behaviors and enable simulation for current and next-generation devices.

Experience Level

Mid-level — approximately 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining simulation features and infrastructure.

• Design, implement, and deliver networking features in the chip simulation environment.
• Collaborate with architects, firmware, and hardware teams to model physical-layer behaviors accurately.
• Extend and optimize simulation infrastructure, including CI pipelines, automated tests, and regression tools.
• Debug simulation flows and support internal users to resolve issues.
• Enable simulation support for next-generation devices and features.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 2+ years of Python programming with strong object-oriented design.
• Experience with C and/or C++ in systems or performance-sensitive contexts.
• Experience using debuggers (e.g., gdb), including diagnosing concurrency issues (races, deadlocks).
• Solid understanding of Linux, containerized environments (e.g., Docker), and command-line tooling.
• Clear verbal and written communication; able to explain complex technical ideas simply.
• Organized, proactive, able to lead and own tasks; collaborative team player.

Nice-to-have / ways to stand out:

• Experience building complex simulation or emulation systems that model hardware behavior.
• Background spanning hardware, firmware, and software across multiple platforms.
• Experience with low-level networking protocols and physical-layer concepts.
• Experience contributing to CI/CD systems and tooling (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Gerrit).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience is 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.