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Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$116,000 - $218,500 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

As a Senior Photonic Mixed Signal Compose Validation Engineer at NVIDIA, you will be instrumental in developing and debugging co-packaged optics products. This role focuses on creating validation test methods and characterizing the performance of new chip builds. You will work in a collaborative environment, interacting with multi-functional teams to support chip development. If you are passionate about photonic technologies and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this position is ideal for you.

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.
  • 2+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal builds.
  • Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP.
  • Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation.
  • Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop validation test methods for new photonic builds from the Mixed-Signal Compose group.
  • Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip development and validation.
  • Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip builds.
  • Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal builds.
  • Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, build quality, and margins.
  • Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards.

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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