Senior Reliability Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Equity options

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to join their team in California. In this role, you will develop and implement reliability test plans, enhance methodologies, and lead failure analyses for innovative electronic products. Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in engineering, possess strong expertise in reliability engineering, and have a proven track record in electronic packaging.

This position offers competitive salaries ranging from 136,000 USD to 264,500 USD, depending on experience and level. Join NVIDIA and contribute to the future of technology!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in reliability engineering related to electronic packaging.
• Solid knowledge of reliability testing and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on reliability test plans for various products.
• Develop new reliability methodologies for IC packages.
• Lead failure analysis and coordinate root cause investigations.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Electronic packaging

Failure analysis

AI expertise

DfR and/or FEA tools

Education

BS/MS in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Reliability testing tools

Job description

Join NVIDIA, an innovator in computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing, as we step into the next era shaped by AI. As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you'll work within a focused team, developing groundbreaking products that form the future. This unique position provides you with the opportunity to participate in projects that advance technology and innovation, leaving a lasting influence on the industry!

What You'll be Doing:

• Collaborate with component package development and operations teams to build reliability test plans for GPUs, Servers, Data Centers, Automotive products, and more.
• Develop new reliability methodologies and modeling for IC packages and GPU modules tailored to brand new applications.
• Review and boost reliability for different mechanical parts and the most recent thermal cooling innovations.
• Coordinate and carry out packaging reliability testing in both internal and external laboratories.
• Lead failure analysis and coordinate root cause investigation together with cross-functional internal and external groups.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS in related areas such as physical engineering, mechanical, materials, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in reliability engineering related to electronic packaging and modules.
• Solid knowledge and hands‑on experience with electronic packaging, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with advanced AI or similar expertise in reliability modeling tools.
• Understanding of reliability requirements for various IC packages.
• Proficiency in using DfR and/or FEA tools.
• Expertise in failure analysis for electronics products and components.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Proven track record in developing reliability methodologies for innovative applications.
• Experience engaging with the latest thermal cooling technologies.
• Strong leadership skills in coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to implement solutions that ensure flawless reliability in high‑stakes environments.
• Ambitious attitude towards staying ahead of industry trends and technologies.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be technology industry's best employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with us!

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 May 30, 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.