Post-Silicon Hardware Engineer

Nvidia • Santa Clara, CA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

For more than two decades, NVIDIA has redefined what's possible, from inventing the GPU in 1999 to fueling breakthroughs in AI and accelerated computing today. We are a learning machine that thrives on tackling challenges that matter to the world. Join us and help define the future of computing. We seek an experienced Post-Silicon Hardware Engineer to join our Silicon Solutions Group. In this role, you will validate and optimize system-level features that power notebooks, desktops, embedded platforms, automotive solutions, and professional products. Your work will directly shape next-generation silicon quality, performance, and reliability.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years in system-level post-silicon bring-up and debug.
• Strong EE fundamentals: digital design, computer architecture, power/timing/fault analysis, statistics, and scripting.
• Deep understanding of firmware/driver interaction with hardware.
• Knowledge of PVT dependencies and binning methodologies.
• Experience in performance and power management (DVFS, gating, sequencing, throttling).
• Hands-on validation skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab debugging.
• Established proficiency in operating within collaborative, multi-functional environments.

Nice To Haves

• Direct bring-up experience with GPU/SoC architecture.
• Proven success as a Silicon Bring-Up Lead.
• Track record of improving validation processes/methodologies.
• Strong results in highly matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate features - Prototype and validate system-level features on existing and new silicon, analyzing return on investment and driving feature bring-up plans.
• Debug Leadership - Lead hardware-side debug efforts to root cause feature bugs, silicon defects, and complex HW/SW interactions.
• Creative Problem Solving - Design workarounds and solutions through lab experimentation, applying advanced debug tools to meet aggressive schedules.
• Cross-Functional Impact - Partner with architects, chip/board designers, firmware/software engineers, and QA to drive design, debug, and release of next-gen products.
• Production Support - Collaborate with manufacturing and customer teams to resolve feature-related production issues.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees