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Senior IO Validation Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$168,000 - $310,500 per year

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Job description

NVIDIA's High-Speed Interconnect (HSIC) team is looking for a versatile engineer to join their Silicon Hardware team. The role focuses on the design and optimization of next-generation high-speed interconnects like NVLink and NVLink-C2C. The engineer will work on improving efficiency and stability while collaborating with various engineering teams. This position is based in Santa Clara, CA, requiring on-site presence 2 to 3 days a week.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in HSIO development, bringup planning, functional and electrical validation, and/or power optimization
  • Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces and computer architecture
  • Experience with large scale Data Center topologies and power management optimizations
  • Familiarity with firmware/driver structures and their interaction with hardware

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design of next-generation high-speed IOs, including NVLink and NVLink-C2C
  • Optimize IO power and enhance energy efficiency
  • Ensure interoperability with connected devices and system components in complex interconnect topologies
  • Investigate and resolve technically challenging HSIO bugs while driving debug efforts across teams
  • Collaborate closely with system architects, mixed signal and design teams, and software/firmware teams to drive product development and release

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.

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