Emulation Lab Technician

NVIDIA is hiring an Emulation Lab Technician in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $60k-$101k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Linux, Windows and Tcl among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Emulation lab technician responsible for setting up, debugging, and maintaining FPGA hardware systems and test environments.

linuxwindowstclperlpythonoscilloscopeslogic-analyzers

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are now hiring for a Technician within the Emulation Team! In 1999 sparked 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 - with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. It’s not just technology though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company diverse culture make NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative and dynamic places to work in the world! At the center of NVIDIA's culture are our core values like innovation, excellence and determination and team, that guide us to be the best we can be.

What you will be doing:

Set up FPGA HW systems, cabling, daughter connections, accessories.
Conduct basic FPGA HW debugging and first level support. Run diagnostics and fix issues on systems user’s face.
Configure and support Linux and Windows Host and Target systems.
Work with IT team for Lab network, IP allocation.
FPGA Image release validation, Sanity run and reporting.
You'll work with other labs and lab techs to get reworks, test equipment loaning and setup.
Handling shipment of equipment to vendors, different sites along with inventory management.

What we need to see:

Technical certificate (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Proficient in scripting skills in TCL/PERL/Python etc.
Ability to work with users in different time zones and teams.
Be able to setup remote debug sessions with MS Office/Zoom to debug with other FPGA team and users.
Ability to operate oscilloscopes, logic analyzers like test equipment.
Documenting skills.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 60,000 USD - 101,200 USD for Level 3, and 72,000 USD - 120,750 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

How we rate this

Emulation Lab Technician at NVIDIA rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Emulation Lab Technician is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $60k-$101k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on October 19, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

FPGAHardware DebuggingTestingScriptingLinuxWindowsTclPerl

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where fpga was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hardware debugging was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where testing was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where scripting was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Linux in your day-to-day work.

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