Senior High-Speed IO Validation Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to work on site in hardware lab environment 5 days a week
  • BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years or more of experience in HSIO validation
  • In-depth understanding of the HSIO protocol (such as PCI Express, Infiniband, Ethernet), specification, and its operation at a system level
  • Experienced in the operation of logic and protocol analyzer, and protocol exercisers
  • Good knowledge of lab equipment (DSOs, BERT, Protocol/Logic analyzers)
  • Hands-on Post-Si bring up, functional validation, debug, and tuning of HSIO interfaces (such as PCI Express, Infiniband, Ethernet)
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in collaborating across teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tight schedules
  • Understanding of computing architectures
  • Coding experience with scripting languages such as Python

Responsibilities

  • Own HSIO (PCIe/NVLink) 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
  • Coordinate with internal and external logic design, circuit design, board design, Simulation, diagnostics, firmware, driver, and marketing teams in different time zones, to ensure our products HSIO subsystem is specification compliant and tuned for optimal workload performance, and to drive the system into production
  • Assist in the bring-up of new hardware and solving tough system and board level issues with a focus on HSIO at a system level
  • Participate in reviewing board schematics, PCB layouts, and making design and component suggestions
  • Ensure interoperability with connected devices and system components in sophisticated interconnect topologies
  • Solve complex hardware and software HSIO issues at the system level on GPU accelerated computing platforms
  • Provide engineering support for manufacturing in both NPI and MP stages of production

Skills

PCIe
NVLink
HSIO Validation
Test Automation
Test Plan Development
PCB Layout
Board Schematics
Firmware
Drivers
Hardware Bring-up
System Validation
GPU Computing

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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