NVIDIA
Technology
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,ChipSimulation
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Senior Software Engineer, Chip Simulation at NVIDIA. Skills: Chip simulation, Physical layer simulation, Python, C/C++, Linux, CI/CD. Develop and maintain simulation components for the physical layer of NVIDIA’s high-performance networking chips (e.g., GPUs, switches, NVLink, Ethernet). Define, implement, and validate simulations of features such as link training, error injection, and transceiver behavior”
What You'll Achieve.
Making the simulation platform a go-to internal platform for development and debugging
Industry & Context.
Debugging simulation flows; Bug resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Communication Engineering, 5 + years of experience in Python programming, with object-oriented design skills, Experience with C and/or C ++, especially in systems or performance-sensitive environments, Experience debugging using debuggers (gdb), including concurrency issues (races, deadlocks...), Solid understanding of Linux, containerized environments (e.g., Docker), and command-line tools, Familiarity with Inter-Process Communication (IPC) mechanisms (sockets, message queues, shared memory...), Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in simple terms, Well-organized, proactive and capable of leading your own tasks, Collaborative personality with a love for teamwork
Nice to Have
Experience building complex simulation or emulation systems, especially those simulating hardware behaviors, Experience with multi-platform systems spanning HW, FW, and SW, Experience with low-level networking protocols and applications, Knowledge of physical layer concepts, Experience contributing to CI/CD systems and tooling (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Gerrit)
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain simulation components for the physical layer of NVIDIA’s high-performance networking chips (e.g.
and validate simulations of features such as link training
and transceiver behavior
Extend and optimize the simulation infrastructure
Support internal users by debugging simulation flows and collaborating on bug resolution
Enable simulation for next-generation devices and features
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with chip architects, firmware developers, and hardware design teams; Support internal users by debugging simulation flows and collaborating on bug resolution; Collaborative personality with a love for teamwork
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in simple terms
Process & Methodology
Capable of leading your own tasks
Full Job Description
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. **NVIDIA is looking for a phenomenal engineer to join the chip simulation team for networking chips and GPUs.** This simulation platform enables NVIDIA engineers across firmware, SDK, and OS domains to develop and test their code without relying on physical hardware. If you're a creative, self-driven engineer passionate about systems-level design and eager to build technology that empowers internal teams, we want to hear from you. **What You’ll Be Doing** * Develop and maintain simulation components for the **physical layer** of NVIDIA’s high-performance networking chips (e.g., GPUs, switches, NVLink, Ethernet...). * Collaborate with chip architects, firmware developers, and hardware design teams to accurately simulate complex physical-layer behaviors in software. * Define, implement, and validate simulations of features such as **link training** , **error injection** , and **transceiver behavior** , making the simulation platform a go-to internal platform for development and debugging. * Extend and optimize the simulation infrastructure by contributing to **CI pipelines** , automated test frameworks, and regression tools. * Support internal users by debugging simulation flows and collaborating on bug resolution. * Take part in future-facing innovation by enabling simulation for **ne
Applying for this Senior Software Engineer, Chip Simulation role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about NVIDIA?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.