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Photonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer
NVIDIAPhotonic Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer
NVIDIALocation
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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·FY 2025Job 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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