Senior System Test Engineer

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a System Test Engineer to join the test solutions group, developing manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter products. You will work with hardware and software to improve test coverage and automation.

The role requires 8+ years of post-silicon validation, experience with Datacenter Platforms, and Python/Bash scripting. Base salary ranges are provided; equity and benefits are offered. Applications accepted until Sept 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-silicon validation experience on board or system products.
• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with manufacturing test programs at platform level.
• Experience with Datacenter Platforms.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter System products.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers, including occasional travel.
• Investigate new test technology to improve production efficiency.
• Develop test strategy for new features, fixtures, equipment and diagnostics.
• Review and provide feedback for DFT in early design stages.
• Debug hardware and software issues during build phases.
• Contribute to automated diagnostic generation and validation infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Post-silicon validation

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition ID JR2021837

Job Category Engineering

Time Type Full time

We are looking to hire a System Test Engineer who will work in the test solutions group at NVIDIA developing manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter products. Through HW and SW expertise, you will explore challenging areas of test coverage and test automation to find the right solutions. NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our 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 enabled modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a "learning machine" that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work: to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join our growing team today!

What You Will Be Doing

• Define and implement manufacturing test solutions for Datacenter System products.
• Work closely with Contract Manufacturers, including occasional travel to their factories.
• Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technology and methodology to improve production efficiency.
• Develop test strategy for new product features including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment and diagnostic software.
• Review and provide feedback for DFT in the early design stages.
• Debug complex hardware and software issues during build phases.
• Contribute to automated diagnostic generation and validation infrastructure.

What We Need To See

• 8+ years of experience with post-silicon validation experience in Board or System products.
• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing test programs at platform level.
• Experience with Datacenter Platforms.
• Background with Python programming and bash scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Background with rack and cluster level test, test methodology and strategy.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable 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 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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