Senior Test Development Engineer – Datacenter GPU Systems 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
AI, Datacenter, Semiconductors, High-Performance ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience in hardware validation, test development, or datacenter hardware engineering
  • Expert programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ for automation and tool development
  • Deep Linux/Unix expertise, including advanced shell scripting
  • Strong knowledge of server architecture: CPUs, GPUs, PCIe, networking, and storage
  • A hard-working, proactive approach with a proven ability to own and deliver complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement novel test plans, tools, and automation frameworks to validate GPU functionality, performance, and reliability in complex datacenter environments
  • Develop groundbreaking stress tests and methodologies to detect, characterize, and eliminate silent data errors
  • Partner with architecture and silicon construction teams to influence system and chip-level features that improve diagnostics, debuggability, and root-cause analysis
  • Analyze test results, investigate complex failures, and drive solutions in close collaboration with design, firmware, and software teams
  • Provide technical leadership, guide junior engineers, and shape validation strategy across datacenter product lines

Skills

Python
C++
Linux
Unix
Shell Scripting
Hardware Validation
Test Development
Test Automation
GPU Systems
Server Architecture
Stress Testing
Debugging

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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