[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Performance Verification Engineer US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Performance-Verification-Engineer_JR2007865-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Performance Verification Engineer ## Job description We are now looking for a Senior Performance Verification Engineer! As a member of our CPU Performance verification Team, you will be responsible for performance correlation, analyzing workloads and benchmarks for performance bottlenecks, developing microbenchmarks and creating the necessary verification infrastructure for performance analysis. This position offers you the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. ### What you’ll be doing Technical leadership role to define/plan/implement/execute performance verification strategy of sophisticated CPU designs - Ability to delve into lowest level details of CPU unit design specification, implementation and it's performance impact Interactions with architect and design engineers to define detailed scope of micro architectural features Draft detailed performance testplans and define/Create scalable micros to validate features Analysis and correlation of CPU benchmarks/workloads - Build infra/tooling needed for efficient performance correlation debug - Ability to lead and provide detailed technical guidance to junior engineers Agility to work on multiple tasks/projects What we need to see: BS or MS in EE/ECE or equivalent experience. ### PhD is a plus - 3+ years of experience in CPU performance modeling, performance correlation, performance analysis, or relevant experiences - Strong understanding in CPU micro architecture and designs Experience with workload analysis and characterization - Strong coding skills in scripting languages like Perl, Python, or C++ Good communication skills and ability & desire to work as a team player are a must Ways to stand out from the crowd: Experience leading performance validation of major blocks of CPU pipeline Background with ARM A64, X86 Architectures Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 8, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Performance-Verification-Engineer_JR2007865-1) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [ASIC Clocks Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/634d881f29a7a2632449/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ASIC Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/52c13f6335fb98e58de1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ASIC Verification Engineer - New College Grad 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/9d98fd56c400ae295ad5/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [ATE Test Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/bca8e15f7545d3c56e87/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior CPU Performance Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/711d8bd86de611ccbe84/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Sr. Design Verification Engineer - Fabric Interconnect Performance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f6379de09fe6a7f5d55f/) Microsoft · United States, North Carolina, Raleigh, California, Mountain View, Oregon, Hillsboro, Texas, Austin ### [Senior Performance Verification Engineer - SoC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/a4930a52b7356d0cd73a/) Microsoft · United States, California, Mountain View, Oregon, Hillsboro, North Carolina, Raleigh, Texas, Austin, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior System Performance Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/paccar/jobs/f60edc6bf272c0ff516d/) Paccar · Mount Vernon, WA, US ### [SOC Design Verification Engineer– Pre-Si/Post-Si Verification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/52cd325798071ca28842/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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