High-Speed Interconnect Architect

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$195,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
137 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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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 · High-Speed Interconnect Architect

JOB TITLE: High-Speed Interconnect Architect The Junior Interconnect Engineer joins the High-Speed Interconnect team to develop expertise in high-speed cable and connector engineering for speeds of 100Gbps per lane or greater. This role involves supporting the development and documentation of product requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into design inputs, and assisting in mechanical and signal integrity analysis. The engineer will participate in root cause analysis for mating and mechanical issues, refine designs for manufacturability and reliability, and support prototyping efforts. Required skills include a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and experience in hardware engineering, connectors, or high-speed signal design. Candidates should possess knowledge of signal integrity or mechanical design principles, FEA, thermal modeling, and lab measurement equipment to solve physical interconnect challenges.

What you'll do

  • Support the development and documentation of product requirements for high-speed cables and connectors.
  • Translate customer needs into specific design inputs for hardware components.
  • Assist in mechanical and signal integrity analysis to balance design tradeoffs.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for mating and mechanical issues.
  • Refine designs to improve manufacturability and reliability.
  • Support prototyping efforts and track progress through development cycles.
  • Work with vendors and internal R&D teams to coordinate hardware development.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in hardware engineering with exposure to connectors, cables, or high-speed signal design.
  • Basic understanding of signal integrity or mechanical design principles.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coursework or hands-on experience with high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, or connector mechanics (preferred).
  • Familiarity with engineering tools such as FEA, thermal modeling, or lab measurement equipment (preferred).
  • Side projects, internships, or research involving hardware prototyping or manufacturing (preferred).

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