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From the employer's careers site First seen 31 Oct 2026 · Still live on 3 Nov 2026

Senior Validation Architect for NVLink

NVIDIA Westford, MA senior full-time

Salary

184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4 per year

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Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Validation Architect for NVLink to define advanced chip interconnects and protocols. You will be part of a team responsible for defining next-generation communications standards and products building on our current NVLink technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with other architects to define architectural modeling and testing requirements for new NVLink features
  • Drive architectural testing requirements into lower-level testbenches
  • Implement functional models and integrate them into full-chip and multi-chip environments for both architectural validation and firmware/software development
  • Support and debug tests in model, emulation, and post-silicon environments

Requirements:

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture, design, and verification
  • Firsthand work experience with innovative ASIC design processes
  • C++ and scripting language (Python, Makefile) experience; SystemC modeling a plus
  • Strong debugging skills in FW/SW environments and IP model integration
  • Test plan development and execution experience
  • You've completed and shipped multiple projects and are skilled at processor and/or I/O Architecture
  • A self-starter excited to work as part of a small dynamic team

Salary: The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5.

Benefits: You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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