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PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - New College Grad

NVIDIA Santa Clara, CA entry full-time

Salary

100,000 USD – 166,750 USD for Level 1 per year

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Description

NVIDIA is seeking a PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - New College Grad to join our team. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in an inclusive, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.

Job Description: You'll implement the design of the industry's leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedicated computing. You'll be responsible for validating features on Silicon using hands-on lab equipment like logic analyzers. You'll also develop the post-silicon verification infrastructure, implement test/coverage plans, and validate the correctness of the design.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement the design of the industry's leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedicated computing
  • Validate features on Silicon using hands-on lab equipment like logic analyzers
  • Develop the post-silicon verification infrastructure (Testplans, Tests, Scripts to analyze data)
  • Implement test/coverage plans and validate the correctness of the design
  • Work multi-functionally with ASIC, SW, and System teams to accomplish tasks

Requirements:

  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Exposure to design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent simulation tools, debug tools like Debussy, GDB)
  • Experience with bus protocol (e.g., PCI Express, SATA, USB) or interconnect verification
  • Familiarity with lab equipment, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers is helpful
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Perl
  • Strong debugging and analytical skills

Benefits:

  • Base salary: $100,000 - $166,750 (Level 1) or $116,000 - $189,750 (Level 2)
  • Equity and benefits package

Skills

Required

  • Python
  • Perl
  • PCI Express
  • SATA
  • USB
  • VCS
  • Debussy
  • GDB

Nice to have

  • lab equipment
  • oscilloscopes
  • logic analyzers
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