Senior Signal and Power Integrity 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
Semiconductors, AI, GraphicsIndustries

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of industry experience
  • Strong technical background in applied electromagnetics, transmission line theory, and signal processing
  • Experience in power integrity for core power or I/O power
  • Strong understanding of how die/package/board decoupling impacts power supply noise across different frequency ranges
  • Knowledge of on-die current di/dt control techniques such as dynamic clocking and throttling
  • Familiarity with the SIMPLIS tool for regulator modeling; experience in modeling the behavior of on-die di/dt control techniques is highly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with PowerSI, 3D modeling tools such as ANSYS HFSS/Q3D, 2.5D tools such as ANSYS SIwave (or similar), and 2D tools such as Ansys 2D
  • Ways to stand out
  • Good understanding of how regulators work and expertise in regulator modeling
  • Knowledge of package/board/decoupling capacitor technology & design
  • Scripting for analysis automation

Responsibilities

  • Work on crafting creative Signal and Power Integrity solutions to complex system design problems
  • System-level power integrity simulations of high-performance AI systems, graphic cards, and Tegra systems
  • Work closely with VLSI power teams and package/board design teams to design, optimize, and model power delivery networks (PDN) including dies, packages, boards, and voltage regulators
  • Package and board PDN guidelines creation, review, and post layout PI extractions
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic cross-functional role to optimize package, PCB, ASIC, mixed signal circuit

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Signal IntegrityPower IntegrityPDNSIMPLISElectromagneticsTransmission Line TheorySignal ProcessingVLSIASICPCB DesignDynamic ClockingVoltage RegulatorsDecouplingPower Supply Noise

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer position?

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5, determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid position.

What are the required skills and experience for this role?

Candidates need an MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 8+ years of industry experience, strong background in applied electromagnetics, transmission line theory, and signal processing, experience in power integrity, and hands-on experience with tools like PowerSI, ANSYS HFSS/Q3D, SIwave, and Ansys 2D. Familiarity with SIMPLIS for regulator modeling is highly preferred.

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

This is a dynamic team working with state-of-the-art, unique technology in a diverse work environment. You'll work closely with VLSI power teams, package/board design teams in a cross-functional role on high-performance AI systems.

What makes a candidate stand out for this position?

To stand out, have a good understanding of how regulators work with expertise in regulator modeling, knowledge of package/board/decoupling capacitor technology and design, and scripting skills for analysis automation.

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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