Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Nvidia Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Nvidia Corporation in Santa Clara, California is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to develop manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter products. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of post-silicon validation experience with hardware, proficiency in Python and Bash for test automation, and a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Competitive compensation ranges from $152,000 to $253,000, including equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with board-level or system-level hardware products.
• Proven experience in developing and executing manufacturing test programs at the platform level.
• Hands-on experience with datacenter platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter System products.
• Investigate new manufacturing test technology to improve production efficiency.
• Develop test strategy for new product features.

Skills

Post-silicon validation experience

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

Manufacturing test programs development

Python programming

Bash scripting

Problem-solving skills

Education

MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

We are looking to hire a Hardware Systems Engineer who will work in the test solutions group at NVIDIA, developing manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter products. Through HW and SW expertise, you will explore challenging areas of tester design and test automation to find the right solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Define and implement manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter System products.
• Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technology and methodology to improve production efficiency.
• Develop test strategy for new product features including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment and diagnostic software.
• Review and provide feedback for DFT in the early design stages.
• Debug complex hardware and software issues during build phases.

What We Need to See:

• 8+ years of post-silicon validation experience with board-level or system-level hardware products.
• MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing and executing manufacturing test programs at the platform level.
• Hands‑on experience with datacenter platforms and associated validation workflows.
• Proficiency in Python programming and Bash scripting for test automation and tooling.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with sharp attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep expertise in system‑level validation and test, with a demonstrated ability to define test strategy, architect test methodologies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across hardware test workflows.
• Proven experience collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and ODMs to define, develop, and deploy scalable hardware test solutions across the product lifecycle.

Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

EEO Statement

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.