Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $116k-$190k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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At NVIDIA, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. As a Senior Photonic Mixed Signal Compose Validation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and debugging our co-packaged optics (CPO) products. This position offers a ground breaking opportunity to work with innovative technologies that elevate performance and creativity. If you are passionate about photonic invention and thrive in a collaborative and encouraging environment, this is the perfect role for you!

What you'll be doing:

Develop validation test methods for new photonic builds from the Mixed-Signal Compose group.
Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip development and validation.
Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip builds.
Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal builds.
Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, build quality, and margins.
Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards.

What we need to see:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits.
RF testing experience at die or module level.
2+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal builds.
Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP.
Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation.
Consistent, persistent, and efficient.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates.
Experience with control loops.
Working knowledge of wafer probe test systems and wafer handling.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
116,000 USD – 189,750 USD for Level 2; and 136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer at NVIDIA rates 27 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.

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