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At NVIDIA, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. As a Senior Photonic Mixed Signal Compose Validation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and debugging our co-packaged optics (CPO) products. This position offers a ground breaking opportunity to work with innovative technologies that elevate performance and creativity. If you are passionate about photonic invention and thrive in a collaborative and encouraging environment, this is the perfect role for you!
What you'll be doing:
Develop validation test methods for new photonic builds from the Mixed-Signal Compose group.
Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip development and validation.
Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip builds.
Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal builds.
Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, build quality, and margins.
Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards.
What we need to see:
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits.
RF testing experience at die or module level.
2+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal builds.
Experience with Python, Git, Matlab, or JMP.
Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation.
Consistent, persistent, and efficient.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates.
Experience with control loops.
Working knowledge of wafer probe test systems and wafer handling.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 3, 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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