Hardware Validation Engineer Job at NVIDIA in Santa Clara

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NVIDIA is building the world’s most groundbreaking and state‑of‑the‑art compute platforms for the world to use. It is because of our work that scientists, researchers and engineers can advance their ideas. At its core, our visual computing technology not only enables an amazing computing experience, but it is also energy efficient! We pioneered a supercharged form of computing loved by the most demanding computer users in the world – scientists, designers, artists and gamers. It’s not just technology though; it’s our people and our diverse company culture that make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and dynamic places to work in the world. At the center of NVIDIA’s culture are our core values like innovation, excellence, determination and teamwork.

We are looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer in the Datacenter Systems Engineering team. You'll work closely with board designers, Silicon Solutions and AE teams to validate and characterize system’s power management controllers of NVIDIA's datacenter modules. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, comfortable in a lab environment, and demonstrates a passion toward product system‑level validation. Strong debugging/circuit analysis fundamentals as well as automation and scripting experience are required. Candidates must be capable of growing in a fast‑paced environment with evolving product definitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, execute, and automate validation of GPU/CPU modules and other peripheral cards integrated into NVIDIA's datacenter products.
• Perform electrical and functional validation of key interfaces and components, including power sensors, MCUs, I2C, SPI, SMBus and PCIe.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and system issues during NPI builds to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Utilize Linux‑based test suites to comprehensively validate all hardware interfaces, ensuring robust functionality and reliability.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for new hardware features and continuously refine existing validation workflows for better coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to root cause and resolve hardware and software issues.

What We Need To See

• BSEE/BSCE or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on hardware/software debug experience.
• Strong ability to quickly learn new technologies and independently seek information to solve complex hardware validation challenges.
• Strong capability to debug and root‑cause challenging system issues involving board‑level failures, signal integrity, component‑level problems and firmware behavior.
• Lab experience with board bring‑up, hardware debug and use of tools like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong understanding of digital design, circuit design analysis and computer architecture.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Solid grasp of low‑level system architecture, digital circuit design and high‑speed bus protocols (PCIe, USB, NVMe) with a clear understanding of how hardware integrates with firmware and software stacks.
• Lead hands‑on debugging and root‑cause analysis across hardware and firmware layers to drive rapid issue resolution and product quality improvements.
• Hands‑on experience in system‑level power management validation for CPU and GPU products.

Compensation

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $108,000 – $178,250 for Level 2, and $132,000 – $207,000 for Level 3.

Equity and benefits are part of the total compensation package.

Application Window

Applications for this job will be accepted until July 29, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.