Senior CPO System Hardware Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior CPO System Hardware Engineer
Role Summary
Join the Hardware Switch Group in Israel as a senior system hardware engineer responsible for designing and delivering Co-Package Optic (CPO) switch systems from concept through mass production. The role requires cross-functional integration with board design, mechanics, thermal, firmware, RTL and production teams and includes hands-on lab testing and production qualification.
Experience Level
Senior — requires 8+ years of system/hardware engineering experience.
Responsibilities
The engineer will lead system-level hardware design, validation and production support for CPO switch products.
- Define hardware requirements; review schematics, component selection, PCB layout, opto-mechanics and DFM/DFT.
- Design and integrate CPO switch system from concept through mass production.
- Collaborate across Board Design, Mechanics, Thermal, Production, Software/Firmware and RTL teams.
- Perform hands-on electrical and optical integration and validation in the lab; lead debugging and problem resolution.
- Support production qualification and ramp, including partner and vendor engagement.
- Act as technical lead for multi-disciplinary project execution and handoffs.
Requirements
Core technical skills and proven experience required for the role.
- 8+ years as a system or hardware engineer with experience executing complex hardware projects.
- Hands-on lab experience with hardware validation, test equipment and HW/SW tools.
- Proven experience leading technical, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of RTL implementations (CPLD/FPGA) and integration considerations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ownership.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with data-center switch product design and high-volume manufacturing validation/verification.
- Experience with optical systems design, debugging and testing.
Education Requirements
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering is stated; equivalent practical experience is acceptable. No other degrees or certifications are specified.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
