Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe in Santa Clara is looking for a Signal Integrity Engineer to develop creative solutions for complex system designs. You will engage in modeling and optimization tasks, and perform simulations for high-speed interfaces like NVlink and USB-4.

The ideal candidate should have an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $116,000 - $218,500 based on level, alongside equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in Signal Integrity.
• Strong background in transmission line theory and signal processing.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize signal integrity solutions for system design.
• Conduct system-level simulations of high-speed interfaces.
• Develop SI guidelines and perform extraction analysis.

Skills

Signal Integrity

Electromagnetics

Modeling tools (ANSYS HFSS/Q3D)

Signal and Power Integrity concepts

Scripting skills (e.g., Python)

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

JMP

Cadence Allegro

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Work on crafting creative Signal Integrity solutions to complex system design problems.
• Modeling and Optimization of vias, connectors, sockets, breakouts and various system components in 3D EM tools.
• System-level signal integrity simulations of high-speed NVlink 200Gbs+, USB-4, PCIe5, GDDR6, LP5X and other interfaces.
• Constant improvements of SI models using data from lab measurements and/or modelling tool/methodology updates.
• Substrate and board layout SI guidelines creation, review and post layout SI extractions.
• Simulation automation, data gathering, analysis and visualization using JMP, MATLAB or similar tools.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic cross-functional role to optimize package, PCB, ASIC, mixed signal circuit.

What we need to see

• MS and/or PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) with minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Strong technical background in applied electromagnetics, waveguides, transmission line theory and signal processing will be highly valued.
• Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts, design and analysis.
• Exposure to channel SI time domain simulations.
• Hands on use of 3-D modeling tools like ANSYS HFSS/Q3D, 2.5-D with ANSYS SIWAVE or similar and 2D such as Ansys2D.
• Familiarity with use of VNA, TDR, DSO, ParBERT and use of tools/applications like ADS, Ansys Designer, JMP, Matlab, Cadence Allegro.
• Scripting skills for data post-processing, tool development and/or process automation.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Exposure to board/pkg technology & design.
• Understanding of circuit equalization techniques.
• Exposure to PDN evaluation using layout extraction tools for packages and PCBs and spice-based time domain simulations.
• Knowledge of programming language(s), especially Python.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 21, 2026.

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.