Senior C++ Software Engineer - Chip Design Tools

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 152,000-287,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA's team develops and supports infrastructure tools used by design engineers for building and verifying architectural, RTL, and gate-level designs. The software engineer will develop highly efficient software to automate and facilitate chip design and verification processes.

Responsibilities

Build reliable, scalable, high-performance software that is easy to use by hundreds of engineers worldwide.
Develop software tools in C++ and Golang to analyze and construct chip designs described in C++, Verilog, or domain-specific languages (DSLs).
Research and develop software solutions that improve efficiency for architecture, hardware, and software teams.
Optimize the daily workflows of chip modelers and designers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of software development experience. A master's degree or PhD is preferred.
Experience with C++ or Golang and Unix/Linux.
Solid understanding of algorithms, computer architecture, and computer science theory.
Experience with VLSI front-end design and verification.
Flexibility and adaptability when working in a global and dynamic environment with different frameworks and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of architecture and RTL design.
Strong expertise in modern C++, compilers, build systems, and databases.
Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range: USD 152,000–241,500 for Level 3, or USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4, depending on location, experience, and compensation of employees in similar positions.
Eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications accepted at least until July 11, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment.