Senior Optical MSDV Hardware Engineer

Job Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Optical Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer to develop test methodologies, analysis, and debugging of electro-optical transceiver modules.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits
• RF testing experience at die or module level
• 8+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs
• Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP
• Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation
• Knowledge of optical lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Develop validation test methods for new photonic designs
• Characterize optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip designs
• Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal designs
• Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance and design quality
• Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards
• Train new engineers in validation practices

Benefits

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.