Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Post‑Silicon Validation Engineer in California. This role involves implementing designs for processors and validating features on Silicon using lab equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in validation, experience with design tools, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The salary range is between 136,000 USD and 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD to 264,500 USD for Level 4. Equity and benefits are also part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of meaningful validation experience.
• Experience with bus protocol (e.g. PCI Express, SATA, USB) or interconnect verification is preferred.
• Proven record of working multi-functionally and driving issues to closure.

Responsibilities

• Implement the design of the industry's leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedicated computing.
• Validate features on Silicon using hands-on lab equipment.
• Work multi-functionally with ASIC, SW and System teams.

Skills

Validation experience

Python

Perl

Debugging skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent

Tools

VCS or equivalent simulation tools

Debussy

GDB

Lab equipment

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

We are now looking for a Senior Post‑Silicon Validation Engineer to join our team! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over the past two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a multidimensional, technology‑focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self‑driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted an outstanding team of 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 computing. This is a dynamic team working with innovative, outstanding technology. If you are someone that loves a challenge, come join this complementary team and help move the needle!

What You'll Be Doing

• Implement the design of the industry's leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedicated computing.
• Validate features on Silicon using hands‑on lab equipment like logic analyzers.
• Understand the design and implementation, define the validation scope, develop the post‑silicon verification infrastructure (test plans, tests, scripts to analyze data), implement test/coverage plans and validate correctness of the design.
• Work multi‑functionally with ASIC, SW and System teams to accomplish tasks.

What We Need To See

• BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of meaningful validation experience.
• Exposure to design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Debussy, GDB).
• Experience with bus protocol (e.g. PCI Express, SATA, USB) or interconnect verification is preferred.
• Background with lab equipment, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers is helpful.
• Expertise in Python and/or Perl.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability & desire to work as a standout colleague are a must.
• Proven record of working multi‑functionally and driving issues to closure.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

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