NVIDIA · 3 days ago
Hardware Validation Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $207K/yr
3+ years expNVIDIA is building groundbreaking compute platforms for various users, including scientists and gamers. The Hardware Validation Engineer will validate and characterize power management controllers of NVIDIA's datacenter modules, requiring strong debugging and circuit analysis skills in a lab environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsGPUHardwareSoftwareVirtual Reality
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and automate validation of GPU/CPU modules, and other peripheral cards integrated into NVIDIA's datacenter products
Perform electrical and functional validation of key interfaces and components, including power sensors, MCUs, I2C, SPI, SMBus, and PCIe
Diagnose and resolve hardware and system issues during NPI builds to ensure timely and successful product launches
Utilize Linux-based test suites to comprehensively validate all hardware interfaces, ensuring robust functionality and reliability
Develop comprehensive test plans for new hardware features and continuously refine existing validation workflows for better coverage and efficiency
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to root cause and resolve hardware and software issues
Qualification
Required
BSEE/BSCE or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on hardware/software debug experience
Demonstrates a strong ability to quickly learn new technologies and independently seek out information to solve complex hardware validation challenges
Strong capability to debug and root cause challenging system issues involving board-level failures, signal integrity, component-level problems, and firmware behavior
Lab experience with board bring-up, hardware debug, and use of tools like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters
Strong understanding of digital design, circuit design analysis and computer architecture
Preferred
Solid grasp of low-level system architecture, digital circuit design, and high-speed bus protocols (PCIe, USB, NVMe), with a clear understanding of how hardware integrates with firmware and software stacks
Lead hands-on debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and firmware layers to drive rapid issue resolution and product quality improvements
Hands-on experience in system-level power management validation for CPU and GPU products
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