Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $168k-$265k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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AI in this role

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU 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. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human creativity and intelligence.

We are looking for a Senior Mixed-Signal/Analog/IO Circuit Design Engineer – someone who is excited to join a growing group of diverse individuals responsible for handling challenge high-speed memory interface designs.

What you'll be doing:

Mixed-Signal/Analog circuit build for High Speed Memory I/O Interfaces
Solve challenge of circuit development in deep submicron CMOS FinFET processes
Take designs through productization and be involved in all stages of development
Work with multi-functional teams to optimize the designs

What we need to see:

BSEE or MSEE or equivalent experience as well as 8+ years of well-rounded high Speed memory (LPDDR, DDR, GDDR, HBM) or SerDes related design experience.
System level timing budgets, specs and analysis
In-depth understanding of deep submicron CMOS FinFET process and circuit design issues
Familiarity with device reliability, ESD and Latch-Up requirements
Lead layout development and understand all ESD/Latch-Up, reliability rules
Broad circuit design and implementation knowledge with significant depth
Working Knowledge of package substrate, board design and power delivery is a plus.
Strong background of Cadence custom design tools, various circuit simulators like Hspice, XA, FineSim, Spectre
Solid understanding of Verilog, Nanotime, Matlab is plus
Hands on with Lab test and measurement equipment is a plus

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us, and, due to outstanding growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous professional with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

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:
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.

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

Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer at NVIDIA rates 17 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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