Hardware Validation Engineer

NVIDIA•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Hardware Validation Engineer to join its System Products Team and help build its next generation of high-performance computing products. The engineer will work with hardware and software engineers to prepare and execute test plans for GPU-accelerated computing products, validate early prototypes, and resolve technical issues at the system and board levels to help deliver quality products to customers. The role includes lab-based hardware debugging and validation, PHY-layer electrical testing, and system-level performance testing using industry-leading deep learning and AI applications. Validation areas include CPU, GPU, AC and DC power solutions, NVLink, PCIe, I2C, I3C, JTAG, UART, USB, and SPI. The position suits someone with an electrical engineering background who understands software, firmware, and embedded systems and is motivated to work on new technology challenges.

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.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written forms.
Deep understanding of computing architectures.
Some exposure to Linux command-line operation and Python.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for learning and working on 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, IO 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.
Test early product prototypes as an internal customer.
Resolve system- and board-level issues to support product release to external customers.
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 or systems.
Conduct system-level performance testing using deep learning and AI applications.