Hardware Validation Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Semiconductors, DatacenterIndustries

Requirements

  • BSEE/BSCE or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on hardware/software debug experience
  • Strong ability to quickly learn new technologies and independently seek out 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Hardware Validation
Power Management
I2C
SPI
SMBus
PCIe
Linux
Automation
Scripting
Debugging
Circuit Analysis
GPU
CPU

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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