Senior Optical Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Optical Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to lead the development of innovative test methodologies for cutting-edge photonic designs. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and debug complex mixed-signal designs, ensuring they meet industry standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI computing, contributing to groundbreaking technologies that redefine the future of computing. If you are passionate about optical engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in measuring and debugging complex mixed-signal designs.
• Deep understanding of optical components and analog circuits.

Responsibilities

• Develop validation test methods for new photonic designs.
• Characterize optical and RF performance of new chip designs.
• Train new engineers in validation practices.

Skills

Mixed-Signal Design

Optical Components

Analog Circuits

RF Testing

Python

Git

Matlab

Data Analysis

Automation Scripting

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Physics

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Optical Lab Equipment

Wafer Probe Test Systems

Job description

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and build our teams with the smartest people in the world. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.

We’re looking for a Senior Optical Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to drive development of test methodologies, analysis, and debugging of NVIDIA's electro-optical transceiver modules.

What you'll be doing:

1. Develop validation test methods for new photonic designs from the Mixed-Signal Design group
2. Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip validation and ramp to production
3. Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip designs
4. Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal designs
5. Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, design quality, and margins
6. Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards
7. Train new engineers in validation practices

What we need to see:

1. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2. Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits
3. RF testing experience at die or module level
4. 5+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs
5. Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP
6. Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation
7. Extremely responsive to time sensitive show-stopping issues
8. Consistent, persistent, and efficient
9. Ability to work in a team environment
10. Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

1. Optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates
2. Experience with control loops
3. Working knowledge of wafer probe test systems and wafer handling

NVIDIA is widely considered to be the leader of AI computing, and one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 264,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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.