NVIDIA

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Senior High Speed SerDes Validation Engineer

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
6+ years or more of experience in validating and debugging complex systems.
Education
BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience

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Qualifications

Required: BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience; 6+ years or more of experience in validating and debugging complex systems; high-speed IO validation; high-speed SERDES validation experience (50GBaud/s and above); strong understanding of DSP-based high-speed SERDES architectures; coding experience with C/C++, JS, and Python; familiarity with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters; experience developing/running real-world workloads and factory diagnosis tools; outstanding verbal and written communication; and ability to collaborate across teams and suppliers. Must work on site in a hardware lab 5 days a week.

Preferred

  • Experience with datacenter products including system management, security, networking, and storage.
  • Familiarity with Ethernet and InfiniBand switch architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with SERDES performance tuning.
  • Track record of continuous process improvement with a passion for tools and automation.
  • Proven knowledge in circuit and waveform analysis.

About the role

Original posting provided by NVIDIA

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We are now looking for a Senior Validation Engineer in the DGX Server Product Engineering Team. In this role you will be working with a team of HW/SW engineers to develop and implement complex automated test plans for our industry leading GPU accelerated computing products.

What you will be doing:

  • Own validation of products from start to finish including test plan development, automation, design for validation requirements, resource planning, coverage metrics, test execution, bug resolution, and release to production.

  • Collaborate with ODMs, component suppliers, and QA teams to ensure no gaps in coverage.

  • Coordinate internal and external teams in different times zones.

  • Develop system level stress and performance testing strategies using industry leading Deep Learning/AI applications.

  • Solve complex system level hardware and software issues on GPU accelerated computing platforms.

What We Need to See:

  • Ability to work on site in hardware lab environment 5 days a week

  • BSEE or BSCE or equivalent experience

  • High speed IO validation

  • 6+ years or more of experience in validating and debugging complex systems.

  • Developing/running real world workload and factory diagnosis tools

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficient in collaborating across teams and suppliers to deliver quality products on tight schedules.

  • Familiarity with lab instrumentations like Oscilloscopes (Digital Multi Meter)

  • High-speed SERDES validation experience (50GBaud/s and above) is a must.

  • Strong understanding of DSP-based high-speed SERDES architectures.

  • Coding experience with programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, JS and Python.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience with datacenter products including system management, security, networking, and storage.

  • Familiarity with Ethernet and InfiniBand switch architectures is a strong plus.

  • Hands-on experience with SERDES performance tuning would be a strong advantage.

  • Track record of continuous process improvement with a passion for tools and automation.

  • Proven knowledge in Circuit and Waveform analysis.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 15, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is 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.

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About the company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.