Senior Board Design Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 310,500; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding Platform Design Engineer to join our Circuit Solutions Group. You will design evaluation boards for NVIDIA products, drive design execution, and manage release documentation for manufacturing and partners.

You will collaborate with Platform Architects and Chip Leads to meet performance and testing requirements. You will bring hands-on development and testing in a lab, conduct validation plans, and support production and qualification processes, with a strong

Qualifications

• BS/MSEE (or equivalent experience) required.
• 12+ years of board/system design experience.
• Proven bring-up and validation experience.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects from spec to production.

Responsibilities

• Design responsibility for the design of evaluation boards for NVIDIA products, including GPUs, CPUs, test chips, etc.
• Drive every aspect of design execution, electrical schematics, component selection, and provide layout guidance.
• Manage the documentation required to release the product to manufacturing and partners, and serve as the primary interface to the Silicon/Thermal/Mechanical/SI/EMC engineers.
• Collaborate with Platform Architects and Chip Leads to create the platform specification and ensure the design meets the performance and testing requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS/MSEE (or equivalent experience)

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people.

Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent.

As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding Platform Design Engineer to join our Circuit Solutions Group team. In this role, you will collaborate with other key design teams to develop evaluation boards for our chips. We have crafted a team of exceptional people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of AI computing. Are you passionate about technology enabling growth in AI markets and want to change the world?

What you will be doing:

• Design responsibility for the design of evaluation boards for NVIDIA products, including GPUs, CPUs, test chips, etc.
• Drive every aspect of design execution, electrical schematics, component selection, and provide layout guidance.
• Manage the documentation required to release the product to manufacturing and partners, and serve as the primary interface to the Silicon/Thermal/Mechanical/SI/EMC engineers.
• Collaborate with Platform Architects and Chip Leads to create the platform specification and ensure the design meets the performance and testing requirements.
• Hands-on development and testing in a lab environment, validation plans and bring-up, accompanying production and qualification processes.

What we need to see:

• BS/MSEE (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of board/System design experience
• Proven experience with system bring-up and validation
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects from specification through production.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep knowledge in analog and digital electrical circuits.
• Experience with SoC platform design, including high current power delivery and high speed signals.
• Proven industry experience with board design and fabrication including schematics, layout, and familiarity with thermal and mechanical design processes.

We are dedicated to solving some of the world's most complex problems, from healthcare to robotics, self-driving cars to blockbuster movies, and beyond. Our work in AI and digital twins is transforming industries and profoundly impacting society. We thrive on seamless collaboration, shared success, and a commitment to diversity and individuality. Everyone at NVIDIA contributes, and everyone belongs. Join us at NVIDIA, where you will be part of an eclectic, passionate group of professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on the world. Together, we will continue to push the frontiers of technology and create a better tomorrow.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 1, 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.