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Senior System Test Engineer

NVIDIA
May 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
$132,000 - $207,000 USD yearly
Test Engineering Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior System Test Engineer

Role Summary

Work in the Test Solutions group to design, develop, and implement manufacturing test solutions for NVIDIA embedded and automotive system products. The role combines hardware and software expertise to improve test coverage, automation, and production efficiency.

Join a team responsible for test strategy, test fixtures, diagnostic software, and factory support for platform- and system-level products.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5+ years of post-silicon validation or equivalent practical experience in board- or system-level products.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include creating and validating manufacturing tests, debugging systems, and supporting factory operations.

  • Design, develop, and implement manufacturing test solutions for embedded and automotive system products.
  • Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technologies and methodologies to improve production efficiency.
  • Develop test strategies for new product features: specify, design, and qualify test fixtures, test equipment, and diagnostic software.
  • Review and provide feedback for design-for-test (DFT) in early design stages.
  • Debug complex hardware and software issues during builds and validation phases.
  • Contribute to automated diagnostic generation and validation infrastructure.
  • Provide on-site support for builds and factory operations at contract manufacturer (CM) sites, including local and overseas travel as required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; listed separately are relevant nice-to-have qualifications.

  • 5+ years of post-silicon validation experience at board or system level.
  • Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing test programs at platform or system level.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitLab).
  • Strong understanding of hardware and system-level concepts in embedded and automotive environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with RF principles and testing methodologies, and knowledge of wireless standards (5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
  • Hands-on experience with RF testers and analyzers.

Education Requirements

BS degree 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-05-16