As a Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer in the GPU Engineering Team, you will manage and lead the post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of memory systems for NVIDIA's GPUs used in various markets including 3D graphics, deep learning, HPC, and automotive. Your responsibilities include developing and qualifying memory system software and firmware, serving as the primary contact for internal and external customers and DRAM vendors on silicon issues related to memory, and contributing throughout the GPU development cycle from concept through tape out. Ideal candidates have a Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of experience working with memory systems, including direct experience taking an SOC/GPU from concept to production. You should be proficient in DRAM interfaces like HBM, GDDR, and LPDDR, possess strong communication skills, and have experience implementing processes and methodologies while collaborating closely with design and verification teams during pre-silicon phases.
Skills
C++
SystemC
DRAM
HBM
GDDR
LPDDR
SOC/GPU
Post-Silicon Validation
Pre-Silicon Development
Memory Systems
High Speed Interfaces
Debugging Tools
Process Implementation
Methodologies
Technical Communication
What you'll do
Manage and lead post-silicon bringup of memory systems for GPU products.
Develop and qualify memory system software and firmware for compliance.
Serve as primary contact for internal/external customers on silicon-related issues.
Contribute throughout the GPU development cycle from concept to production.
Work with DRAM vendors to debug and resolve post-silicon issues.
What we're looking for
Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
12+ years of experience with memory systems in the lab.
Direct experience taking SOC/GPU from concept to production.
Expertise in DRAM and high-speed interfaces like HBM, GDDR, LPDDR.
Ability to define features for smooth bringup and productization.
Experience bringing GPU from initial power-on through production.
Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate decision-making.
Market check
Salary context
This
$200,000–$322,000
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$152,100–$224,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$160,896–$216,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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