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This role pays more than
67%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,375–$216,253
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$213k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Nvidia
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
Nvidia currently has
1623 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$184,000–$287,500
across 1110 roles with salary data.
The Lead Hardware Design Validation Engineer joins the team responsible for GPU, datacenter, and automotive platforms. This role involves owning end-to-end product validation from the architecture and design phase through bring-up to mass production. Key responsibilities include setting strategies, defining test plans, mentoring engineers, and guiding thermal, EMI, and reliability teams. The engineer will perform system-level debugging and root cause analysis on complex issues spanning silicon, board, signal integrity, firmware, and software. Required technical skills include expertise in high-speed IO like PCIe, SerDes, and Ethernet, as well as low-speed IO such as I2C and SPI. Candidates must be proficient in power validation, Linux environments, and scripting. The role addresses technical challenges in high-density rack-scale power, liquid cooling, and manageability for accelerated computing.
GPU
Deep Learning
AI
C/C++
Python
JS
x86
Arm
High speed IO
Oscilloscopes
Digital Multi Meter
Circuit and Waveform analysis
System Management
Networking
Storage
Automated Test Plans