System Level Product Development Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a hardware-focused engineer in Santa Clara to tackle advanced chip testing, characterization, and validation. You will work with ASIC, DFT, ATE, silicon validation, and fab teams to resolve issues and drive improvements across processes.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE/MSEE and 5+ years of related experience, with strong problem solving and communication skills. PCB, PCIe, and DRAM/DDR familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE degree (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of hardware product engineering or similar background.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• HBM/GDDR memory experience a bonus.
• Python for large-scale data analysis helpful.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex testing challenges and develop new methodologies for reliable testing of chips at SLT.
• Characterization, yield enhancement and spec validation.
• Coordinate with ASIC/DFT/ATE silicon teams to resolve issues.
• Drive process improvements through root-cause analysis.
• Improve workflows and methodologies across multifunctional teams.

Skills

Python

Memory systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Job description

NVIDIA continues to reinvent itself. 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. NVIDIA is a \"learning machine\" that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can take on, and that matter to the world. Are you passionate about working at the groundbreaking of technology?

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solve complex testing challenges and develop new methodologies for reliable testing of chips at SLT
• Key responsibilities include characterization, yield enhancement and spec validation.
• Partner with other engineering groups including ASIC, DFT, ATE, silicon validation, fab process, software and quality teams to coordinate efforts and resolve silicon issues.
• Initiate and drive process improvements/preventative actions through root cause analysis.
• The ideal candidate will always look to improve workflows, products, functions and methodologies while working multi-functionally to achieve the company goals.

What We Need To See

• BSEE or MSEE degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of relevant product engineering work experience or similar hardware systems background.
• Self-motivated with strong technical, interpersonal, written/oral communication skills
• Problem solving experience/ability.
• Be able to quickly become a strong contributor both as an individual and as a member of highly productive team.
• HBM/GDDR Memory experience will be a plus
• Software skills needed for large scale data analysis such as Python.
• Experience with PC architecture, PCIe busses and DRAM/DDR is a plus.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most talented people in the world working for 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 - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4.

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

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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