Silicon Product Development Engineer

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara seeks a Silicon Product Development Engineer to drive ATE test content for our brand-new Data Center silicon, shaping yields and test-time forecasts. You will collaborate with a world-class team to enhance GPU production quality and performance.

The role requires advanced PDE experience with ASIC mixed-signal, BIST/SCAN DFT, and FinFET processes, plus hands-on Chip-On-Wafer-On-Substrate assembly and HBM vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of direct PDE experience.
• Proven track record in ASIC mixed-signal build, characterization, and qualification of BIST and SCAN DFT methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in advanced Silicon Process technology such as FinFET.
• Hands-on experience in Chip-On-Wafer-On-Substrate Assembly, Silicon GPU Product Engineering, and HBM Memory vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective multi-functional and cross-company collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and implementation of ATE test content for our product line.
• Impact GPU manufacturing yields, minimize excess, and contribute to business administration efforts by accurately predicting test durations and analyzing characterization outcomes.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis plans to strictly adhere to yield improvement.
• Manage key vendor relationships, particularly with Foundry, Assembly, and Memory vendors, ensuring flawless collaboration and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Supply and Demand program management to meet and exceed chip quality levels.

Skills

PDE experience

ASIC DFT methods

FinFET knowledge

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Requisition ID JR2023585
Job Category Operations
Time Type Full time
Are you prepared to step into a vital position within a top-tier organization? In the role of Silicon Product Development Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be instrumental in launching our brand-new Data Center products. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work alongside a world-class team and use your expertise to impact GPU production yields and optimize test time forecasts. Your contributions will directly improve the quality and performance of our ground-breaking silicon products.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the development and implementation of ATE test content for our product line.
• Impact GPU manufacturing yields, minimize excess, and contribute to business administration efforts by accurately predicting test durations and analyzing characterization outcomes.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis plans to strictly adhere to yield improvement.
• Manage key vendor relationships, particularly with Foundry, Assembly, and Memory vendors, ensuring flawless collaboration and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Supply and Demand program management to meet and exceed chip quality levels.

What We Need To See

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of direct PDE experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record in ASIC Mixed Signal build, characterization, and qualification of BIST and SCAN DFT methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in advanced Silicon Process technology such as FinFET.
• Hands-on experience in Chip-On-Wafer-On-Substrate Assembly, Silicon GPU Product Engineering, and HBM Memory vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective multi-functional and cross-company collaboration.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of advanced technology node, assembly stacking processes, and vendor management.
• Has a strong grasp of all aspects of Silicon characterization, wafer sort, and final test DFT coverage.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of Silicon failure analysis technique.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technological world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most experienced and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous, with a genuine passion for technology? We want to hear from you!

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 - 212,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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