NVIDIA
Senior High Speed SerDes Validation Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Hardware
- Industry
- Semiconductor
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DGX Server Product Engineering
Senior Validation Engineer at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, to design and execute validation for GPU accelerated systems. The role requires on-site hardware lab work, 6+ years of SERDES validation and DSP architecture knowledge, and strong scripting/C++/Python skills.
$168,000–$310,500 / year · Day shift · Equity · 6+ years · BSEE or BSCE or equivalent
Required
- High speed IO validation
- High-speed SERDES validation experience
- DSP-based high-speed SERDES architectures
- C/C++
- Python
- Oscilloscopes
- on site in hardware lab
- team collaboration
Preferred
- datacenter products experience
- Ethernet and InfiniBand familiarity
- SERDES performance tuning
- circuit and waveform analysis
- automation/tools proficiency
Benefits
- medical
- 401k
- equity
- PTO
Employer description
We are now looking for a Senior Validation Engineer in the DGX Server Product Engineering Team. In this role you will be working with a team of HW/SW engineers to develop and implement complex automated test plans for our industry leading GPU accelerated computing products.
What you will be doing:
Own validation of products from start to finish including test plan development, automation, design for validation requirements, resource planning, coverage metrics, test execution, bug resolution, and release to production.
Collaborate with ODMs, component suppliers, and QA teams to ensure no gaps in coverage.
Coordinate internal and external teams in different times zones.
Develop system level stress and performance testing strategies using industry leading Deep Learning/AI applications.
Solve complex system level hardware and software issues on GPU accelerated computing platforms.
What We Need to See:
Ability to work on site in hardware lab environment 5 days a week
BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience
High speed IO validation
6+ years or more of experience in validating and debugging complex systems.
Developing/running real world workload and factory diagnosis tools
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in collaborating across teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tight schedules.
Familiarity with lab instrumentations like Oscilloscopes (Digital Multi Meter)
High-speed SERDES validation experience (50GBaud/s and above) is a must.
Strong understanding of DSP-based high-speed SERDES architectures.
Coding experience with programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, JS and Python.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with datacenter products including system management, security, networking, and storage.
Familiarity with Ethernet and InfiniBand switch architectures is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience with SERDES performance tuning would be a strong advantage.
Track record of continuous process improvement with a passion for tools and automation.
Proven knowledge in Circuit and Waveform analysis.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4; and 196,000 USD – 310,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.
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