Senior Mixed Design Validation Systems - Electrical/Optical Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Master or PhD of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
  • Extremely responsive to time sensitive show-stopping issues
  • 5+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs
  • Experienced in silicon bring-up, debugging and use of lab instrumentation
  • Ability to work in a high paced environment involved with multiple bring-ups of chips, systems and transceivers
  • Deep technical understanding of fundamental analog, digital and mixed signal circuits
  • Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, and JMP
  • Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation

Responsibilities

  • Develop validation test suites for high-speed IOs including Ethernet and InfiniBand
  • Perform deep characterization of analog, digital and mixed signal circuit blocks across process, voltage, and temperature and correlate data with simulations
  • Lead and execute debug of technically challenging bugs by finding creative solutions to complex problems
  • Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, design quality, and margins
  • Develop and execute test scripts to optimize end-to-end system performance of electro-optical transceivers with NVIDIA data center platforms
  • Maintain focused discussions with multi-operational groups within and outside the company to optimize transceiver performance with NVIDIA platforms
  • Develop tools and/or scripts to support optical and electrical characterization and bring up activities
  • Take full ownership to train new engineers in validation practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

EthernetInfiniBandMixed-Signal CircuitsElectro-Optical TransceiversPVT CharacterizationHigh-Speed IOCircuit DebuggingTest ScriptsSilicon Bring-UpOptical CharacterizationElectrical CharacterizationLab Data Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Mixed Design Validation Systems Engineer role?

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Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

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What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years measuring and debugging mixed-signal designs, experience with silicon bring-up and lab instrumentation, deep understanding of analog/digital/mixed signal circuits, and proficiency with Python, Git, Matlab, and JMP.

What is the work environment like at NVIDIA for this team?

The role involves working in a high-paced environment with multiple chip, system, and transceiver bring-ups, requiring excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, responsiveness to time-sensitive issues, and focused discussions with multi-operational groups.

What makes a candidate stand out for this position?

Candidates stand out with experience in optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates, expertise in data automation and analysis, and strong hands-on lab experience in Serdes PHY characterization.

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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