NVIDIA · 2 days ago
Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $380K/yr
12+ years expNVIDIA is a leader in GPU technology, seeking a Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to drive the development of future GPUs for various markets. The role involves managing post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of memory systems, while also serving as a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding silicon issues.
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Hiring Manager
Devin Constant
Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage and help lead post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of the memory system for NVIDIA's GPU products
Develop, qualify, and work on compliance of memory system software and firmware
You will be the primary contact for customers internal and external, and DRAM vendors for silicon issues relating to memory
Contribute through the GPU development cycle from concept, Plan of Record, Architecture, Micro-architecture, design, validation, physical design and tape out
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of proven experience with three years and working with memory systems in the lab
Direct experience in taking an SOC/GPU from concept level to production
Experience in DRAM, high speed DRAM Interfaces like HBM, GDDR and LPDDR and their timing, analog, and digital requirements
In Pre-Silicon phase, work with the design and verification teams to define features required for smooth bringup and productization
In Post-Silicon phase, bring the GPU from initial power-on through production
Ability to understand the Top N issues in a myriad of data
Ability to facilitate and make decisions looking at all the spokes in a decision wheel
Excellent written, verbal and technical communications
Preferred
Experience in working with DRAM vendors to debug post-silicon issues and drive solutions
Proven record of implementing processes and methodologies
System C or C++ development skills, or relevant programming experience
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NVIDIA
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