Senior Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to validate high-speed memory interfaces (LPDDR, GDDR, HBM) and bring-up memory I/O blocks across process, voltage, and temperature variations.

You'll lead validation plans, develop test scripts, analyze results with simulations, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and memory teams to push performance, reliability, and yield in next-generation GPUs.

Qualifications

• A BS degree or equivalent experience with 8 years experience or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in silicon bring-up and debugging, particularly for high-speed memory interfaces.
• Strong understanding of Memory system and specifications.
• In-depth technical knowledge of mixed-signal circuits, analog, and digital systems, with a specific focus on high-speed memory technologies.
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity.
• Experience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzer, TDR, phase noise analyzer, signal generators and BER tester.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, C, or similar languages, with experience in Git and JMP for version control and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple-chip bring-ups and system validations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the creation of validation test plan and test scripts for DDR I/O associated with LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM memory interfaces.
• Conduct thorough characterization of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit blocks under varying conditions and correlate results with simulations.
• Drive system-level validation for memory interfaces, ensuring high-speed performance and quality metrics.
• Investigate validating Memory I/O circuit to understand circuit weaknesses and pave ways for improvements.
• Lead debugging efforts and design creative solutions to resolve bugs.
• Validate silicon performance, quality, and margins for refinement of memory interface designs.
• Develop and implement test scripts to optimize DDR I/O circuit and overall system performance.
• Work closely with multi-functional teams to resolve issues and improve memory interfaces performance.
• Develop and implement tools and scripts to enhance electrical characterization and chip bring-up processes.
• Mentor and train new engineers on validation practices.

Skills

Memory interface validation

Python scripting

C programming

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzer

TDR

Phase noise analyzer

Signal generators

BER tester

Git

JMP

Job description

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 transformed the gaming industry, revolutionized graphics, and sparked the rise of parallel computing. Today, as the driving force behind AI computing, we are leading the charge in creating the technologies that power self-driving cars, robotics, and advanced AI systems. Join us and be at the forefront of technological innovation and equal opportunity company. We are seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals to join NVIDIA team and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We are looking for an experienced Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer with a strong background in LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM memory technologies. As part of our high-speed mixed signal circuits team, you will lead the bring-up and characterization of complex interfaces and modules. You will work on validating high-speed I/O systems, focusing on the performance of advanced memory interfaces like LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM, to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability. This position offers the opportunity to push the boundary of the next generation of memory technologies powering NVIDIA's pioneering GPUs and AI computing platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and drive the creation of validation test plan and test scripts for DDR I/O associated with LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM memory interfaces, ensuring all necessary required analog and digital circuits are covered.
• Conduct thorough characterization of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit blocks under varying conditions (process, voltage, temperature) and correlate results with simulations.
• Drive system-level validation for memory interfaces, ensuring high-speed performance and quality metrics meet the demanding standards required by our GPU and AI systems.
• Investigation validating Memory I/O circuit to understand circuit weakness paving ways circuit improvement, architecture enhancement in future products.
• Lead debugging efforts and design creative solutions to resolve unexpected bugs.
• Validate silicon performance, quality, and margins for refinement of memory interface designs.
• Develop and implement test scripts to optimize DDR I/O circuit, sub-circuits and overall system performance
• Work closely with multi-functional teams, including Mixed signal design, PISI team, hardware, firmware, and Memory qualification engineer, to resolve issues and improve the performance for memory interfaces.
• Develop and implement tools and scripts to enhance electrical characterization and chip bring-up processes.
• Mentor and train new engineers on validation practices, encouraging a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We Need to See:

• A BS degree or equivalent experience with 8 years experience or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in silicon bring-up and debugging, particularly for high-speed memory interfaces
• Strong understanding of Memory system and specifications.
• In-depth technical knowledge of mixed-signal circuits, analog, and digital systems, with a specific focus on high-speed memory technologies.
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity.
• Experience with lab instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzer, TDR, phase noise analyzer, signal generators and BER tester.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, C, or similar languages, with experience in Git and JMP for version control and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that involves multiple-chip bring-ups and system validations.
• Tight-knit collaboration are required to work effectively with multi-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and forward-thinking approach.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Need strong expertise in measurement theory and the use of test instruments, especially in the context of memory interface validation. Knowledge of other high-speed transceiver performance is a must.

NVIDIA is renowned as the leader in AI computing and one of the world’s most innovative and desirable employers. MSDV team consists of individuals who demonstrate outstanding creativity and critical thinking skills, driving innovation forward. If you're passionate, creative, and eager to work on the cutting edge of technology, this is the perfect team for you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors.
The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4; and 196,000 USD – 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.