NVIDIA is hiring: Senior Hardware Validation Engineer in Santa Clara

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Overview

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer in the DGX Server Product Engineering Team. You will work with a team of HW/SW engineers to develop and implement complex automated test plans for our GPU-accelerated computing products.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own validation of products from start to finish including test plan development, automation, design for validation requirements, resource planning, coverage metrics, test execution, bug resolution, and release to production.
• Collaborate with ODMs, component suppliers, and QA teams to ensure no gaps in coverage.
• Coordinate internal and external teams in different time zones.
• Develop system level stress and performance testing strategies using industry-leading Deep Learning/AI applications.
• Solve complex system level hardware and software issues on GPU accelerated computing platforms.

What We Need To See

• Ability to work on site in hardware lab environment 5 days a week
• BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience
• High speed IO validation
• 5+ years or more of experience in validating and debugging complex systems
• Developing/running real world workload and factory diagnosis tools
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in collaborating across teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tight schedules
• Familiarity with lab instrumentations like Oscilloscopes (Digital Multimeter)
• Deep understanding of computing architectures
• Coding experience with programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, JS and Python

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with datacenter products including system management, security, networking, and storage
• Background with x86/Arm server architectures and accelerated GPU computing
• Track record of continuous process improvement with a passion for tools and automation
• Proven knowledge in Circuit and Waveform analysis

Compensation and Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 3, and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 29, 2025. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.

Job Identifiers

JR1996819

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Senior Hardware Validation Engineer role at NVIDIA. It may be followed by location-specific postings and salary ranges.