
Pioneering accelerated computing and AI
IC Post-Silicon Test Engineer
Required skills
Python
NVIDIA’s Networking unit is looking for a creative and independent Test Engineer to join our Post-Silicon Validation organization. You will play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge networking products (Switches, NICs, SmartNICs) from early design to production readiness. In this role, you will take full ownership of a product from its definition phase, working closely with Design and Architecture teams. You will define and execute Pre-Silicon validation plans using advanced emulation platforms such as Palladium and VTPsim. Post-silicon, you will be responsible for planning and managing bring-up, validation and product stabilization, leading the product towards Bring up and up to P-Rel stage.
What you’ll be doing:
-
Own the product lifecycle from definition to pre-launch.
-
Collaborate with Architecture, Design and Verification teams to define product validation strategies.
-
Execute Pre-Silicon tests using emulation tools (Palladium, VTPsim).
-
Define post-silicon validation plans and lead execution.
-
Write Test program code including new infrastructures and methodologies.
-
Drive product bring-up and stabilization toward Prel and production readiness.
-
Develop automated infrastructure to support program execution.
-
Coordinate cross-functional activities with DFT, Production, and Software teams.
What we need to see:
-
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
-
2+ years of experience in test or validation engineering, preferably in Post-Silicon.
-
Hands-on coding experience (VBA, Python, C/C++, or similar).
-
Strong ownership, execution and problem-solving skills.
-
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
-
Familiarity with pre-silicon emulation platforms – advantage.
-
Experience with Teradyne/Ultra Flex – advantage.
NVIDIA has some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
We are committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Total Views
0
Total Apply Clicks
0
Total Mock Apply
0
Total Bookmarks
0
Similar jobs

TEST ENGINEER L3
Wipro · Taipei, Taiwan

BSA/ Validation hybris
Thermo Fisher · Zaventem, Belgium

TEST ENGINEER L3
Wipro · Pune, India

SDET Programmer
Sony Interactive (PlayStation) · United States, Santa Monica, CA

Systems Test Engineer, Commercialization Test Automation
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA
About NVIDIA

NVIDIA
PublicA computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI.
10,001+
Employees
Santa Clara
Headquarters
$4.57T
Valuation
Reviews
10 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Work-life balance
2.8
Compensation
4.5
Culture
4.2
Career
4.3
Management
3.8
78%
Recommend to a friend
Pros
Cutting-edge technology and innovation
Excellent compensation and benefits
Great team culture and collaboration
Cons
High pressure and expectations
Poor work-life balance and long hours
Fast-paced environment leading to burnout
Salary Ranges
79 data points
Junior/L3
Mid/L4
Senior/L5
Junior/L3 · Analyst
7 reports
$170,275
total per year
Base
$130,981
Stock
-
Bonus
-
$155,480
$234,166
Interview experience
5 interviews
Difficulty
3.0
/ 5
Interview process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Technical Phone Screen
4
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
5
Team Matching
6
Offer
Common questions
Coding/Algorithm
System Design
Behavioral/STAR
Technical Knowledge
Past Experience
Latest updates
Negotiating NVIDIA's Offer
Base, stock, and sign-on negotiable. Recruiters invested in closing candidates. CEO reviews all 42K employee salaries monthly. Stock growth has made many employees millionaires.
reddit/blind
·
NVIDIA Company Reviews
WLB rated 3.9/5 (lowest category). 64% satisfied with WLB but 53% feel burnt out. Compensation rated 4.4-4.5/5. Experience highly team-dependent.
reddit/blind
·
NVIDIA Interview Discussions
Technical bar is high with 4-6 rounds. Process takes 4-8 weeks. Expect C++ questions, LeetCode medium, and system design. Difficulty rated 3.16/5.
reddit/blind
·
NVIDIA Culture Discussions
Team-dependent experience; sink-or-swim culture that rewards high performers but can be overwhelming. No politics, flat structure, but demanding workload with some teams requiring evening/weekend work.
reddit/blind
·