Senior Formal Verification Engineer - LPU
About the role
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Formal Verification Engineer to join our team. This role involves verifying AI-related sophisticated ASIC designs and features using formal verification methods. The ideal candidate will collaborate with architecture/RTL teams, execute formal verification, articulate coverage, develop advanced methodologies, mentor junior engineers, and support silicon bring-up and debug.
Responsibilities
- Verify AI-related sophisticated ASIC designs & features with formal verification methods
- Multi-functional Collaboration: Partner with architecture/RTL teams to specify properties, resolve deep design issues, and influence micro-architecture decisions
- Leverage and unleash the power of formal verification to rigorously verify critical design properties and ensure compliance with specifications, as well as minimize spec ambiguities
- Articulate formal verification coverage to partners
- Develop and implement advanced formal verification environments and methodologies for complex ASIC designs, including automated flows for scalability and efficiency
- Mentorship: Train and coach junior engineers on formal techniques and standard processes; Help on methodology/FAQ documentation
- Support silicon bring-up and debug using formal methods where it applies
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE
- 12+ years in ASIC verification with 8+ years focused on formal verification methods
- Mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property verification
- Proficient on at least one popular formal verification tool in the industry (JapserGold, VC Formal, etc.)
- Good scripting skills for flow automation (tcl, python, etc.)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Keen attention to details
Qualifications
- Shown success in full-cycle formal sign-off for complex designs
- Expertise in formal apps: FPV apps, sequential equivalence checks, datapath verification, etc.
- Deep understanding of GPU or LPU architecture/design
Skills
- BS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience in CS/CE/EE
- 12+ years in ASIC verification with 8+ years focused on formal verification methods
- Mastery of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal property verification
- Proficient on at least one popular formal verification tool in the industry (JapserGold, VC Formal, etc.)
- Good scripting skills for flow automation (tcl, python, etc.)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Keen attention to details
Benefits
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family here. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Pay
Base salary range: 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD
Schedule
Not specified
Application Instructions
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 10, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.