Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 80 days ago $116,000$189,750 / year

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TL;DR

As part of the Mixed Signal Design Validation team, you will take ownership of developing and implementing tests for high-speed mixed-signal circuits and electro-optical transceivers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building validation test suites, conducting detailed characterization across various conditions, debugging complex issues, providing feedback to designers, and optimizing system performance through scripting and tool development. You will also lead discussions with cross-functional teams to enhance circuit performance and train new engineers in validation practices. The ideal candidate possesses a BS degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields, along with proficiency in Python, Git, MATLAB, and JMP. Strong collaborative skills and adaptability are crucial, as you will work on multiple bring-ups of chips and systems in a fast-paced environment, requiring deep knowledge of analog, digital circuits, multi-protocol SerDes architecture, and measurement theory.

Skills

Python Git MATLAB JMP SerDes measurement_theory test_instruments optical_transceivers

What you'll do

  • Build and execute validation test suites for high-speed I/Os and mixed-signal circuits.
  • Characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit blocks under various conditions.
  • Debug complex technical issues by devising innovative solutions.
  • Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance and margins.
  • Develop tools and scripts to support electrical characterization activities.
  • Train new engineers in validation practices and methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Expertise in silicon bring-up, debugging, and lab instrumentation
  • Strong technical knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
  • Ability to write scripts for validation, debugging, data analysis, and automation
  • Proficiency in Python, Git, MATLAB, and JMP
  • Comprehensive understanding of multi-protocol SerDes architecture
  • In-depth knowledge of measurement theory and test instruments

Market check

Salary context

This $116,000–$189,750 range sits above 35% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000$217,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,500$207,093

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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 802 open roles on FindRole.

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