Senior Post-Silicon Characterization Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior Post-Silicon Characterization Engineer
Role Summary
Responsible for post-silicon characterization and validation of network ASICs, SoCs and SiPh ICs. Tasks include measuring speed, logic, memory, power and analog circuits using ATE and system-level testing, developing characterization methods, analyzing results, and driving qualification activities.
Member of the NVIDIA Networking IC Product Engineering team; collaborate with chip design, power architecture, backend and manufacturing teams to move products from definition to mass production.
Experience Level
Senior — posting requests 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include defining and executing tests, analyzing silicon behavior, and communicating findings to design and leadership.
- Own characterization of IC performance and power parameters across speed, logic, memory and analog domains.
- Develop and implement characterization and analysis capabilities for new and existing products.
- Define and build tests using ATE, bench equipment and system-level setups; perform silicon debug and measurements.
- Analyze data and present results and conclusions to designers and executives.
- Define requirements for post-silicon validation and participate in qualification activities.
- Lead projects from product definition through mass production, coordinating cross-functional teams.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.
- 5+ years of industry experience in data analysis, product engineering, FAB device engineering, or yield engineering.
- Hands-on experience with analog and mixed-signal circuit characterization (e.g., PLLs, SerDes, ADCs/DACs, bandgap/reference circuits); bench measurements and silicon debug.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical ability.
- Ability to self-manage, show leadership, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Experience working in fast-paced, technical environments focused on engineering excellence.
Preferred: semiconductor test engineering or VLSI validation experience; hands-on use of oscilloscopes and lab equipment; programming and data-analysis skills; understanding of backend procedures, power terminology and measurement methods; experience with power management characterization and reliability/validation engineering.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
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.
