NVIDIA · 4 hours ago
Hardware Application Engineer – High-Speed IO and Memory
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expNVIDIA has been at the forefront of computer graphics and AI technology for over 25 years. The Hardware Application Engineer will be responsible for system-level IO requirements and validation, providing technical expertise in high-speed IO and memory support, while collaborating with various teams to ensure robust hardware solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsGPUHardwareSoftwareVirtual Reality
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical interface with OEM and SoC design team for all high-speed IOs system design requirements, specifications and validation for new platforms
Own LPDDR5X memory support, including initial tuning, validation process, failure analysis, debugging, and system parametric optimization for OEM platforms
Own all system-level support for high-speed IO: USB-C/USB4, PCIe, eDP, DP, HDMI, WiFi, Audio, Camera interfaces and USB-C charging across multiple platforms
Lead IO design reviews, tuning and optimization, and debugging for partners; provide expert-level guidance on board bring-up, tuning, and risk mitigation
Drive procedure development and hands-on validation for IO signal integrity, compliance, and interoperability (USB4, PCIe Gen4/Gen5, HDMI 2.x, DP, WiFi 6/7, etc.)
Support OEM customers with fast triage and deep-dive root cause analysis for any IO-related technical issues, escalations, or system integration blockers
Collaborate closely with silicon architecture, validation, system integration, and external partners to deliver robust, high-performance hardware solutions
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong background in system‑level hardware design (SoC, GPU/CPU, power, high‑speed interfaces)
3+ years' experience supporting high-speed IO (USB-C/USB4, PCIe, HDMI, DP, WiFi, Audio, Camera) in hardware/system roles
Solid understanding of electrical and thermal requirements for high‑power SoC/GPU/CPU systems
Excellent communication skills and proven experience working with external partners (OEM/ODM or silicon partners)
Preferred
3+ experiences on Notebook design, LPDDR5x
Experience with ARM, PMIC, regulators
Hardware design and knowledge of PCIe, I2C, DP/eDP/HDMI, USB-C, WiFi, Audio
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