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September 9, 2025
Senior • On-site
$168,000 - $264,500/yr
Santa Clara, CA
For more than two decades, NVIDIA has redefined what's possible, from inventing the GPU in 1999 to fueling breakthroughs in AI and accelerated computing today. We are a learning machine that thrives on tackling challenges that matter to the world. Join us and help define the future of computing.
We seek an experienced Post-Silicon Hardware Engineer to join our Silicon Solutions Group. In this role, you will validate and optimize system-level features that power notebooks, desktops, embedded platforms, automotive solutions, and professional products. Your work will directly shape next-generation silicon quality, performance, and reliability.
What You'll You'll Be Doing
Develop and validate features – Prototype and validate system-level features on existing and new silicon, analyzing return on investment and driving feature bring-up plans.
Debug Leadership – Lead hardware-side debug efforts to root cause feature bugs, silicon defects, and complex HW/SW interactions.
Creative Problem Solving – Design workarounds and solutions through lab experimentation, applying advanced debug tools to meet aggressive schedules.
Cross-Functional Impact – Partner with architects, chip/board designers, firmware/software engineers, and QA to drive design, debug, and release of next-gen products.
Production Support – Collaborate with manufacturing and customer teams to resolve feature-related production issues.
What We Need To See
BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
6+ years in system-level post-silicon bring-up and debug.
Strong EE fundamentals: digital design, computer architecture, power/timing/fault analysis, statistics, and scripting.
Deep understanding of firmware/driver interaction with hardware.
Knowledge of PVT dependencies and binning methodologies.
Experience in performance and power management (DVFS, gating, sequencing, throttling).
Hands-on validation skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab debugging.
Established proficiency in operating within collaborative, multi-functional environments.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Direct bring-up experience with GPU/SoC architecture.
Proven success as a Silicon Bring-Up Lead.
Track record of improving validation processes/methodologies.
Strong results in highly matrixed organizations.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered one of the world's most desirable technology employers. We welcome you to join our team, which consists of some of the hardest-working people in the world, working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about joining a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.
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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 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.