System Design Validation Engineer

System Design Validation Engineer

Locations: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR1968698

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new challenges that are hard to tackle, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence.

NVIDIA is looking for motivated System/Board Design Validation Engineers to use your creativity to work with our highly inventive team.

What you'll be doing:

• System/board level debug and validation of NVIDIA's products in fields like GPU cards, MGX servers, automotive, robotics, industrial PC, consumer electronics, etc.
• Validation will include embedded CPU, GPU, display interface, power supply, PCI express, camera-related interface, and other various I/Os.
• Responsibility includes signal electrical tests, functional checks, debugging, and building reports.
• Work with design engineers, software engineers, program managers, silicon design engineers, and thermal/mechanical engineers for product design, validation, and debug to ensure quality products are brought to market.
• Commit to the development of new validation procedures.
• Participate in the definition of diagnostics for engineering and production builds.

What we need to see:

• BS+/EE (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years + of related experience
• Flexible and team-oriented, "can do" attitude.
• Proven understanding of power supply, high-speed I/O, display, PCI express, Ethernet, and various low-speed I/O such as I2C, GPIO.
• Good understanding of high-speed signaling principles and concepts related to design.
• Multi-phase switching power supply validation experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, BERT, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Some exposure to various programming and scripting languages, C/C++/JavaScript, Linux.
• Background with embedded or PC system troubleshooting & bring-up very useful.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong debugging skills. Able to analyze sophisticated problems and break them down based on first principles.
• Possess good teamwork and cross-disciplinary partnership skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep understanding of technology and passion for what you do.
• Strong collaborative and social skills (including interpersonal skills), specifically a shown ability to optimally guide and influence within a multifaceted matrix environment.
• Project leadership.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world. Our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state-of-the-art fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, etc. If you're creative, autonomous, and love a challenge, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 128,000 USD - 247,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.