Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $136k-$219k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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We are now looking for a Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to join our team!

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over the past two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled 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. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a multidimensional, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted an outstanding team of people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing. This is a dynamic team working with innovative, outstanding technology. If you are someone that loves a challenge, come join this complementary team and help move the needle!

What you'll be doing:

You'll implement the design the industry’s leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedication computing.
Responsible for validation of features on Silicon using hands-on lab equipment like logic analyzers etc.
Responsible for understanding the design and implementation, define the validation scope, develop the post-silicon verification infrastructure (Testplans, Tests, Scripts to analyze data), implement test/coverage plans and validate correctness of the design.
You will be working multi-functionally with ASIC, SW and System teams to accomplish your tasks.

What we need to see:

BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent experience.
5+ years of meaningful validation experience.
Exposure to design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Debussy, GDB).
Experience with bus protocol (e.g. PCI Express, SATA, USB) or interconnect verification is preferred.
Background with lab equipment, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers is helpful.
Expertise in Python and/or Perl.
Strong debugging and analytical skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability & desire to work as a standout colleague are a must.
Proven record to work multi-functionally and drive issues to closure

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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:
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 264,500 USD for Level 4.

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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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.

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Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer at NVIDIA rates 18 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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