Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Nvidia

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Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$200,000–$322,000 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
96 days ago
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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 · Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

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The Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer joins the GPU Engineering Team to drive development for GPUs used in 3D graphics, deep learning, HPC, and automotive markets. This role involves managing and leading post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of the memory system for GPU products. Key responsibilities include developing, qualifying, and working on compliance for memory system software and firmware while serving as the primary contact for internal and external customers and DRAM vendors regarding silicon issues. The position requires expertise in DRAM, high-speed interfaces like HBM, GDDR, and LPDDR, including their timing, analog, and digital requirements. Candidates must navigate the GPU development cycle from concept to tape out, utilizing skills in System C, C++, and data analysis to resolve complex technical problems.

Skills

Post-Silicon Validation GPU Memory Systems DRAM HBM GDDR LPDDR System C C++ Firmware SOC Bringup Characterization Productization Tape out

What you'll do

  • Manage and lead post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of the GPU memory system.
  • Develop, qualify, and ensure compliance for memory system software and firmware.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for internal customers and external DRAM vendors regarding silicon issues.
  • Collaborate with design and verification teams to define features for smooth bringup and productization.
  • Drive the GPU from initial power-on through full production.
  • Debug post-silicon issues with DRAM vendors to implement and drive technical solutions.
  • Contribute to the GPU development cycle from initial concept through tape out.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of proven experience in the field.
  • Experience working with memory systems in a lab environment.
  • Direct experience taking an SOC/GPU from the concept level to production.
  • Experience with DRAM, high-speed DRAM interfaces like HBM, GDDR, and LPDDR, including timing, analog, and digital requirements.
  • Ability to understand top issues in large datasets and facilitate decisions across multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
  • Experience working with DRAM vendors to debug post-silicon issues (preferred).
  • System C or C++ development skills, or relevant programming experience (preferred).

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