Emulation Lab Technician

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $60,000–$101,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Emulation Lab Technician

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JOB TITLE: Emulation Lab Technician The Emulation Lab Technician joins the Emulation Team to support hardware infrastructure and system reliability. The role involves setting up FPGA hardware systems, including cabling, daughter connections, and accessories, while providing first-level debugging and diagnostic support for user issues. Key responsibilities include configuring and supporting Linux and Windows host and target systems, performing FPGA image release validation, and managing inventory and equipment shipments to vendors. The position requires proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, PERL, and Python. Candidates must be able to operate test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot complex hardware. This role provides critical technical support for the development of GPU-accelerated computing and AI infrastructure, ensuring that the underlying emulation hardware functions correctly for engineering teams across different time zones.

Skills

FPGA TCL Perl Python Linux Windows Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer IP Allocation Inventory Management MS Office Zoom

What you'll do

Set up FPGA hardware systems, including cabling, daughter connections, and accessories.
Conduct basic FPGA hardware debugging and provide first-level support.
Run diagnostics and fix issues on systems encountered by users.
Configure and support Linux and Windows Host and Target systems.
Coordinate with IT teams for lab network setup and IP allocation.
Perform FPGA image release validation, sanity runs, and reporting.
Manage equipment shipments to vendors and different sites while maintaining inventory.
Operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

What we're looking for

Technical certificate or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Proficiency in scripting skills using TCL, PERL, or Python.
Ability to configure and support Linux and Windows Host and Target systems.
Ability to operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Ability to work with users in different time zones and teams.
Ability to set up remote debug sessions using MS Office and Zoom.

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