NVIDIA
Lead Post-Silicon Validation Engineer
$200K–$380K
US, CA, Santa Clara · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years of proven experience, including three years working with memory systems in the lab.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Leads post-silicon bringup, characterization, and productization of GPU memory systems, from initial power-on through production.
What you'll do
- Manage and help lead memory-system bringup, characterization, and productization; develop, qualify, and support compliance of memory software and firmware.
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external customers and DRAM vendors on memory-related silicon issues.
- Contribute across the GPU development cycle and collaborate with pre-silicon design and verification teams on bringup and productization needs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of proven experience, including three years working with memory systems in the lab.
- Direct experience taking an SOC/GPU from concept to production.
- Experience with DRAM and high-speed interfaces such as HBM, GDDR, and LPDDR, including timing, analog, and digital requirements.
Nice to have
- Experience working with DRAM vendors to debug post-silicon issues and drive solutions; proven record implementing processes and methodologies.
- System C or C++ development skills, or relevant programming experience.
Pay
200,000 USD - 322,000 USD (base salary); 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
GPU, DRAM, HBM, GDDR, LPDDR, System C, C++
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