Senior Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer: Memory Interfaces

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

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Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to lead bring-up and characterization of high-speed memory interfaces (LPDDR, GDDR, HBM) and ensure quality for GPU and AI systems.

You will develop validation plans, run tests across process/voltage/temperature, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor new engineers, while advancing memory technology in NVIDIA's next-generation products.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent with 8+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in silicon bring-up and debugging for high-speed memory interfaces.
• Deep understanding of memory systems and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of mixed-signal circuits, analog and digital, focused on high-speed memory tech.
• Solid signal integrity and power integrity knowledge.
• Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, TDR, phase noise, signal generators, BER testers).
• Proficient in Python, C or similar; Git and JMP for data analysis and version control.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-chip bring-up and system validation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of validation test plans and scripts for DDR I/O with LPDDR, GDDR, and HBM interfaces.
• Characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks under varying process, voltage, temperature.
• Drive system-level validation to meet high-speed performance and quality metrics.
• Investigate memory I/O circuit weaknesses and contribute to future architecture improvements.
• Lead debugging efforts and develop creative solutions to bugs.
• Validate silicon performance, quality, and margins for memory interfaces.

Skills

Memory interfaces

Python

C

Git

Lab instrumentation

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Team collaboration

Debugging

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Git

JMP

Job description

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to lead bring-up and characterization of high-speed memory interfaces (LPDDR, GDDR, HBM) and ensure quality for GPU and AI systems.

You will develop validation plans, run tests across process/voltage/temperature, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor new engineers, while advancing memory technology in NVIDIA's next-generation products.