PCIe Design Verification Intern - Summer 2027

NVIDIA is seeking to hire a PCIe Design Verification Intern in a six month role, working from May 2027 - December 2027.

In this role you will work in an SV/UVM test-bench, verifying PCIe and CXL hardware functionality and performance. Responsibilities may include enablement of new features (coding and debug), coding of coverage or checkers, simulation performance measuring/analysis/improvement, or automation of engineering processes and tools.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop directed or random diagnostics to validate the processor Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), reference models, C simulation models, RTL models, HW emulators and real hardware.
• Write and review validation test plans.
• Debug of diagnostics on various platforms
• Collaborate with a worldwide team of engineers on planning, development, and deployment.

What we need to see:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Exposure to computer architecture, ASIC design,or verification methodology is required.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented programming and/or SystemVerilog
• Previous scripting experience in Python or Perl.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Passionate about solving problems
• You're experienced with directed and random functional testing including writing test plans
• Familiar with automation of build, test, and other engineering processes
• Experience with hardware simulation and waveform debug tools