Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Hardware

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Hardware in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $136k-$219k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Uses AI ●●○○ is how Level rates this role: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 2,600+ other open roles at NVIDIA.

AI in this role

We are now looking for a Senior Signal & Power Integrity Engineer!

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 tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. This is a dynamic team working with state of the art, unique technology. If you are someone that loves a challenge, come join this diverse team and help move the needle!

What you'll be doing:

Work on crafting creative Signal Integrity solutions to complex system design problems
System-level signal integrity simulations of high-speed NVlinks 200Gbs+, USB-4, PCIe5, GDDR6, LP5X
Modeling of vias, connectors, sockets and various system components in 3D EM tools.
Design and optimize Power Delivery Network (PDN) across packages and PCBs.
Constant improvements of SI/PI models through lab measurements
Simulation automation, data gathering, analysis and visualization using JMP, MATLAB or similar tools.
Opportunity to work in dynamic cross-functional role to optimize package, PCB, ASIC, mixed signal circuit

What we need to see:

BS/MS-Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3+ years of industry experience.
SI/PI work on one or more signaling standards like PCI express, USB, SATA, HDMI, HBM, DDR5, GDDR6, LPDDR5X
Hands on use of 3-D modeling tools like ANSYS HFSS/Q3D and 2.5-D with ANSYS SIWAVE or similar.
Experience with PDN evaluation using layout extraction tools for packages and PCBs and spice-based time domain simulations.
Background with a system level timing or loss budget including silicon, package and board impairments.
Familiarity with use of VNA, TDR, DSO, ParBERT and use of applications like JMP, Matlab will be a plus

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Expertise in one or more of the high speed interface SI/PI design on any industry standard system platforms.
Experience with lab measurements, debugging, SI lab correlation using oscilloscope/ spectrum analyzer/ VNA.
Knowledge of circuit design, board/pkg component design, link architecture, timing budget methodologies

#LI-Hybrid

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.

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 Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Hardware at NVIDIA rates 44 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

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

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Key facts

Senior Signal and Power Integrity Engineer - Hardware is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed salary is $136k-$219k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on May 12, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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