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August 5, 2025

Lead Post-Silicon Memory Subsystem Engineer

Senior • On-site

$160,000 - $253,000/yr

Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA is looking for a Lead DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation Engineer! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. 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 tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence.

We are seeking a Lead DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation Engineer within the GPU/SOC Engineering Team to help drive development of future SoC processors to be used in 3D graphics, deep learning, HPC and automotive markets. Make the choice to join our dynamic team today!
 

What you'll be doing:

  • In this role, you will drive post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of the memory system for NIVIDIA's SOC products.

  • Manage deployment, qualification, and compliance of memory system software and firmware.

  • Develop tools to speedup post silicon bringup debug and characterization process.

  • Interact with customers, internal and external, for silicon issues relating to memory.

  • Work with a highly matrixed and efficient global development team.
     

What we need to see:

  • Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields (or equivalent experience)

  • At least 8 years of Proven experience with last five years working with memory systems in the lab.

  • You have working experience in taking an SOC from concept level to production.

  • Detailed understanding of DRAM, DRAM Interfaces, and their timing, analog, and digital requirements.

  • In Pre-Silicon phase, ability to work with the design and verification teams to define features required for smooth bringup and productization.

  • In Post-Silicon phase, ability to bring the SOC from initial power-on through production.

  • Ability to script, automate, and debug using Python, with working knowledge of C for firmware review and analysis.

  • Manage by influence in a highly matrixed development environment.

  • Ability to understand the Top N issues in a myriad of data; facilitate and make decisions looking at all the spokes in a decision wheel.

  • Excellent written, verbal and technical communications.
     

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience in working with DRAM vendors to debug post-silicon issues and drive solutions.

  • Proven record of implementing processes and methodologies.

  • Python, C/C++ development skills, or relevant programming experience.
     

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology?
 

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 8, 2025.

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.