Senior C++ Software Engineer - Chip Design Tools

Team Overview

Our team is responsible for development and support of infrastructure tools used by design engineers for build and verification of architectural, RTL, and gate-level designs. As a software engineer, you will craft highly efficient software to automate and facilitate chip design and verification processes.

• Work as a team to build reliable, scalable, and high-performance software that is easy to use by hundreds of engineers worldwide.
• Develop software tools in C++/Golang to analyze and construct chip designs described in C++, Verilog, or domain-specific languages (DSLs).
• Research and develop software solutions to allow greater efficiency in architecture, hardware, and software teams.
• Optimize the daily workflows of the world's top chip modelers and designers.

• BS (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of software development experience.
• MS (or PhD) preferred.
• Experience with C++ or Golang, Unix/Linux.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, computer architecture, and computer science theory.
• Experience with VLSI frontend design and verification.
• Flexibility/adaptability for working in a global and dynamic environment with different frameworks and requirements.

• Good architecture and RTL design knowledge.
• Strong expertise in modern C++, compiler, build systems, and database.
• Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools.

The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level
4. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 11, 2026.

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.