Senior Hardware Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions hardware design, pcb layout and systems engineering among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Lead switch system design and GPU networking hardware infrastructure development for accelerated servers.

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Our Networking team in Israel is looking for an expert system/board designer to join the Hardware NVLINK Group. The team leads the development of GPU networking infrastructure for NVIDIA next-generation servers focusing on accelerated performance while enabling optimized end to end GPU connectivity.

NVIDIA's NVLINK HW team designs innovative end-to-end connectivity solutions for GPU servers. Our products optimize data center performance and deliver industry-leading bandwidth and scalability. Our products are focused on delivering the most optimized power - performance communication solutions for industries like AI, ML, Cloud, Media and Entertainment as well as any other industry that can benefit from our Datastream acceleration.

What you'll be doing:

Lead Pioneering Switch System design from concept to mass production
Collaborate and integrate with all HW project fields: Board Design, Mechanics, Thermal, PCB Layout, Production, Software/Firmware, RTL and more
Project decision maker - Technical focal point
The position consists of product specification definitions, electrical schematics, component selection, layout guidance, hands-on testing in a lab environment, accompanying production and qualification processes

What we need to see:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
10+ years as a board designer, experience in complex HW projects execution
Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects
Hands-on lab skills
Multi layer PCB design knowledge
Experience in high current power delivery design
Comprehensive understanding of RTL implementations (CPLD/FPGA)
Personal: Project management skills, independent, excellent interpersonal relationship

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience in data-center switches products design for high volume manufacturing
Proven knowledge in high speed design (25Gb/s and above)
Experience in HW team lead
Knowledge in advanced PCB technology
Experience in leading customers conversations, understanding product requirements

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most talented and forward-thinking individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

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.

How we rate this

Senior Hardware Engineer 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

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Key facts

Senior Hardware Engineer is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Israel, Raanana.
The job was posted on August 5, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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Hardware DesignPcb LayoutSystems EngineeringProject ManagementRtl

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