CareerPlan

Senior Validation Architect, NVLink

US, MA, WestfordFull-time$184k2026-01-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define next-generation chip interconnects and protocols (NVLink) by developing architectural modeling and testing requirements, integrating functional models into fullchip/multichip environments, and shepherding designs through the product lifecycle.

Role type

Senior IC Validation Architect (chip interconnects)

Builds

Next-generation NVLink communications standards and products

Domain

Semiconductor / Chip Interconnects / Hardware Architecture

Required skills

ASIC design processes, C++, Python, SystemC modeling, functional modeling, testplan development, debugging in FW/SW environments, IP model integration, processor/I/O architecture

Preferred skills

SystemC modeling

Technologies

C++, Python, SystemC, Makefile

Responsibilities

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 fullchip and multichip environments; Support and debug tests in model, emulation, and post-silicon environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC