Hardware Validation Engineer

NVIDIA • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to join its System Products Team and help build the next generation of high-performance computing products. The role works with hardware and software engineers to prepare and execute detailed test plans for GPU-accelerated computing products, addressing technical challenges in hardware validation and debugging. The position is suited to someone with an electrical engineering background who understands software, firmware, and embedded systems and enjoys working in a lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or electrical and computer science.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Hardware and software debugging experience.
• Clear and effective spoken and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of computing architectures.
• Some exposure to Linux command-line operation and Python.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment with new challenges.
• Passion for learning and working with cutting-edge technology.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of DC/DC power supply operation and sensor feedback control.
• Proficiency in waveform analysis and PHY-layer debugging.
• Background in system-level validation, I/O interconnect, or PCI-Express high-speed data switches.
• Experience with BMC or server management processors.

Responsibilities

• Debug and validate hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers, program and technical leads, silicon engineers, and thermal and mechanical engineers on product development, validation, and debugging to ensure quality products reach the market.
• Test early product prototypes as an internal customer and resolve system- and board-level issues ahead of external release.
• Perform PHY-layer electrical testing and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Validate CPU, GPU, AC and DC power solutions, NVLink, PCIe, I2C, I3C, JTAG, UART, USB, SPI, and other interfaces and systems.
• Conduct system-level performance testing using deep learning and AI applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Equity and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level