Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Hardware 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, Hardware, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • SI/PI work on one or more signaling standards like PCI express, USB, SATA, HDMI, HBM, DDR5, GDDR6, LPDDR5X
  • Hands-on use of 3-D modeling tools like ANSYS HFSS/Q3D and 2.5-D with ANSYS SIWAVE or similar
  • Experience with PDN evaluation using layout extraction tools for packages and PCBs and spice-based time domain simulations
  • Background with a system level timing or loss budget including silicon, package and board impairments
  • Familiarity with use of VNA, TDR, DSO, ParBERT and use of applications like JMP, Matlab (plus)
  • Ways to stand out
  • Expertise in one or more of the high speed interface SI/PI design on any industry standard system platforms
  • Experience with lab measurements, debugging, SI lab correlation using oscilloscope/spectrum analyzer/VNA
  • Knowledge of circuit design, board/pkg component design, link architecture, timing budget methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Work on crafting creative Signal Integrity solutions to complex system design problems
  • System-level signal integrity simulations of high-speed NVlinks 200Gbs+, USB-4, PCIe5, GDDR6, LP5X
  • Modeling of vias, connectors, sockets and various system components in 3D EM tools
  • Design and optimize Power Delivery Network (PDN) across packages and PCBs
  • Constant improvements of SI/PI models through lab measurements
  • Simulation automation, data gathering, analysis and visualization using JMP, MATLAB or similar tools
  • Opportunity to work in dynamic cross-functional role to optimize package, PCB, ASIC, mixed signal circuit

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Signal IntegrityPower IntegrityNVLinkPCIe5USB-4GDDR6LPDDR5XANSYS HFSSANSYS Q3DANSYS SIWAVEPDN3D EM modelingSPICE simulationsMATLABJMP

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid role, indicated by the #LI-Hybrid tag.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years of industry experience, SI/PI work on signaling standards like PCI express, USB, SATA, HDMI, HBM, DDR5, GDDR6, LPDDR5X, hands-on use of 3D modeling tools like ANSYS HFSS/Q3D and 2.5D with ANSYS SIWAVE, experience with PDN evaluation using layout extraction tools, and background with system-level timing or loss budget.

What is the company culture like at NVIDIA?

NVIDIA is a dynamic team working with state-of-the-art unique technology, fostering a diverse work environment as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, where employees tackle challenging problems that matter to the world.

What makes a candidate stand out for this position?

Candidates stand out with expertise in high-speed interface SI/PI design on industry standard platforms, experience with lab measurements and debugging using oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, and knowledge of circuit design, board/package component design, link architecture, and timing budget methodologies.

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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