Senior Hardware Applications Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $136,000–$218,500 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Hardware Applications Engineer

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NVIDIA is seeking a Hardware Applications Engineer with expertise in datacenter server designs to join its deep learning platform team at the senior level. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to develop hardware design documentation and support NVIDIA's enterprise customers by providing technical guidance through customer interactions, including conference calls and on-site visits. Your daily tasks include creating product specifications, application notes, and configuration guides for HPC and AI workloads, as well as reviewing customer designs for thermal, mechanical, and electrical integrity. You will also debug hardware issues using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to ensure optimal performance of NVIDIA products in enterprise environments. Ideal candidates have a BS or higher in EE, CE, or Systems Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience supporting datacenter products on x86 or ARM architectures, proficiency in Cadence Allegro tools, and strong analytical skills for reviewing system designs.

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Cadence_Allegro Allegro_PCB_Layout Oscilloscope Multi_meters Logic_Analyzers x86 ARM BMC PCIe Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Create product specifications and hardware design guides for enterprise datacenter products.
Review customer designs for architecture proposals, thermal, mechanical, and signal integrity aspects.
Analyze system integration issues related to thermal, mechanical, electrical interfaces in GPU systems.
Debug NVIDIA products using oscilloscopes and analyzers to resolve customer issues.
Track and reproduce bugs to ensure qualification and validation of enterprise solutions.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience supporting enterprise datacenter products for x86 or ARM architecture.
BS or higher in EE, CE, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with Cadence Allegro Schematic Design Entry and PCB Layout tools.
Proficiency using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers.
Strong background in power integrity, signal integrity principles, high-speed board design.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams for successful delivery of technical collateral.
Professional-level interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

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