Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US Posted 80 days ago $168,000$264,500 / 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, optimizing system performance through scripting, and training new engineers. You will work with Python, Git, MATLAB, and JMP, requiring a strong background in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 8 years of experience. The role demands expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, proficiency in multi-protocol SerDes architecture, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments involving multiple chip bring-ups.

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 across 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

  • 8+ years experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering with strong collaborative skills.
  • Expertise in silicon bring-up, debugging, and lab instrumentation usage.
  • Deep technical knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
  • Proficiency in Python, Git, MATLAB, and JMP for validation and automation.
  • Ability to develop tools and scripts for electrical characterization and chip bring-up.
  • Comprehensive understanding of multi-protocol SerDes architecture and measurement theory.

Market check

Salary context

This $168,000–$264,500 range sits above 86% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000$215,650

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,500$205,000

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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