NVIDIA
High-Speed Interconnect Architect
$124K–$242K
US, CA, Santa Clara · Full-time · Posted Jun 12, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of hardware engineering experience; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Supports development of high-speed cables and connectors, contributing to requirements, analysis, prototyping, root cause investigation, and product refinement.
What you'll do
- Support requirements development and documentation for high-speed cables and connectors; translate customer needs into design inputs with cross-functional teams.
- Assist with mechanical and signal integrity analysis, root cause investigations, prototyping, and design improvements for manufacturability and reliability.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal R&D teams; occasional travel to vendor, manufacturer, or customer sites (~10%).
What they ask for
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of hardware engineering experience, with exposure to connectors, cables, or high-speed signal design.
- Basic understanding of signal integrity or mechanical design principles.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
Nice to have
- Coursework or hands-on experience with high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, or connector mechanics.
- Familiarity with FEA, thermal modeling, or lab measurement equipment; hardware prototyping or manufacturing projects, internships, or research.
Pay
124,000 USD - 195,500 USD (base salary, Level 2); 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD (base salary, Level 3)
Tools
FEA
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