NVIDIA

Technology

VerificationandValidationEngineer-NewCollegeGrad2026

$100–190k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Verification and Validation Engineer - New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA. Skills: ASIC verification, CPU verification, GPU verification. Understand build and implementation. Define verification and validation scope”

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors or Masters Degree in EE, CE, or CS, Proficiency in C/C++, Proficiency in Perl, Python, or shell, Background in computer architecture, Background in memory models

Nice to Have

Exposure to building and verification tools, Exposure to emulation, Exposure to FPGA, Exposure to debug tools, VCS exposure

What You'll Do.

Understand build and implementation

Define verification and validation scope

Coordinate tasks within CPU and GPU verification teams

Build and develop test generators

Verify and validate CPU and GPU interactions

Verify and validate memory coherency

Verify and validate consistency

Develop verification infrastructure

Work closely with architects

Work closely with designers

Work closely with pre-silicon verification teams

Work closely with post-silicon verification teams

Work closely with validation teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

CPU verification teams; GPU verification teams; Architects; Designers; Pre-silicon verification teams; Post-silicon verification teams; Validation teams

Communication Scope

Communication; Interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

We are now looking for a Verification and Validation Engineer to join our innovative team at NVIDIA! This outstanding opportunity lets you make a real impact in a forward-thinking, technology-driven company. You will work on products spanning consumer graphics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence. At NVIDIA, we encourage a collaborative and inclusive environment. We push the limits of what is possible and shape the platform for the future of computing. Join our distinguished team and help us revolutionize technology! **What you 'll be doing:** As a Verification and Validation Engineer, you will be essential in testing the ASIC build, architecture, and micro-architecture of NVIDIA CPUs, GPUs, and SoCs. You will apply advanced verification methods. You will: * Understand the build and its implementation, define the verification and validation scope, develop test plans, and coordinate tasks within the CPU and GPU verification teams. * Build and develop test generators to verify and validate CPU and GPU interactions, memory coherency, and consistency. * Develop the verification infrastructure using brand new verification methodologies and tools. * Work closely with architects, designers, pre- and post-silicon verification and validation teams to guarantee seamless completion of tasks. **What we need to see:** * A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience) * Proficiency in programming with C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or shell. * A strong background in computer architecture and memory models. * Exposure to building and verification tools (VCS, emulation, FPGA, debug tools) is highly desirable. * Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, distributed team environment. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 1

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