System Validation Engineer

Details

NVIDIA is seeking a System Validation Engineer to drive the execution of post-silicon validation efforts for GPUs and SoCs. This role ensures NVIDIA chips meet performance, quality, and reliability standards by validating silicon designs and enabling successful productization across consumer, professional, server, mobile, and automotive solutions. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional hardware, firmware, and software teams and involves test execution, debugging, automation, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of system-level qualification of GPUs and SoCs.
• Execute test cases including stress testing, functional testing, and PVT testing across Windows and Linux environments.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage work according to project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Collect data from multiple systems, identify and classify failures, perform first-level debugging, and prepare test reports and bug filings.
• Automate validation workflows, improve reporting processes, and develop custom scripts/tools to increase efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis for hardware and software issues and drive them to resolution.
• Collaborate with global teams, lead meetings for issue resolution, and drive problem-solving initiatives.
• Validate new features and ensure system stability in conjunction with hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Contribute to development of new validation methodologies to improve test efficiency and coverage.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and implement standard processes for continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple validation activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure alignment with project timelines.

Requirements

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics and Communication (or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in x86 and/or SoC testing.
• Strong understanding of both Linux and Windows OS environments; experience setting up Windows debuggers and working with development teams to triage issues.
• Hands-on experience with PCIe Gen4/Gen5, USB, DDR, and familiarity with silicon testing environments.
• Strong understanding of PC system components, buses, interconnects, and PCB components.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to develop validation tools and automate test execution.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Experience with power and performance validation, including thermal management and power characterization.
• Familiarity with validation frameworks and automation tools used in system validation.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA products, GPU architectures, and parallel computing technologies is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Base salary range: 128,000 USD - 201,250 USD (determined based on location, experience, and market comparables).
• Eligible for equity and additional benefits (link provided in original posting).

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full time.
• Office policy: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).
• Location: Santa Clara, California, United States.
• Applications accepted at least until September 26, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.