NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing and artificial intelligence, powering some of the most powerful supercomputers globally. We are at the forefront of innovation, enabling breakthrough applications across every industry — from self-driving cars to the development of cutting-edge AI technologies like ChatGPT. We make the most impactful solutions happen. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence and are seeking top talent to join our team. Our work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating — offering you a front-row seat in shaping the future of technology.
The Networking Application Engineering team at NVIDIA is looking for a motivated, experienced Senior Hardware Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware performance, ecosystem validation, and ODM/OEM partnerships. In this high-impact role, you will own critical qualification tooling, drive the design-in process with leading hardware partners, and collaborate across NVIDIA's R&D organization to accelerate hardware resolutions at scale. Your work will directly influence the quality and velocity of next-generation networking hardware reaching the world's most advanced data centers and supercomputers.
What You'll Be Doing:
Own and lead the Hardware Performance and Qualification tooling suite, driving continuous improvement in test coverage, automation, and accuracy in collaboration with leading ODMs and OEMs.
Drive the design-in process with top-tier ODM and OEM partners, ensuring seamless hardware integration and delivering best-in-class platform experiences.
Partner cross-functionally with multiple R&D departments to identify, escalate, and resolve hardware issues rapidly — reducing time-to-resolution and maintaining platform quality.
Define and execute qualification plans for new hardware platforms, validating performance, stability, and compliance across diverse system configurations.
Build and nurture trusted technical relationships with ODM/OEM engineering teams, acting as the go-to expert for hardware performance and qualification.
Provide actionable feedback to engineering and product teams based on qualification findings and partner interactions.
What We Need to See:
BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in hardware development, including high-speed multilayer PCBs.
Proven problem-solving skills with a track record of driving issues to closure.
High proficiency in English communication and presentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills — comfortable engaging directly with ODM/OEM technical counterparts.
Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:
Knowledge of server topology, PCIe protocols, BMC interfaces, and security aspects.
Experience with the physical layer of network and PCIe ports, including SerDes tuning.
Proven track record working directly with ODMs and OEMs through design-in and qualification cycles.
Knowledge of high-speed signal integrity theory and practice, with experience using lab equipment.
Experience in script or firmware development to enhance test automation.
NVIDIA is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable employers in the tech industry, attracting the brightest minds in innovation. Our team is filled with forward-thinking, creative individuals passionate about solving the most complex problems in technology. If you are ready to make a significant impact and thrive in an environment that values deep technical excellence, creativity, and autonomy — we want to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in hardware development
- Experience with high-speed multilayer PCBs
- Proven problem-solving skills and experience driving issues to closure
- High proficiency in English communication and presentation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with ODM and OEM technical counterparts
- Knowledge of server topology, PCIe protocols, BMC interfaces, and security aspects
- Experience with physical-layer networking and PCIe ports, including SerDes tuning
- Experience working directly with ODMs and OEMs through design-in and qualification cycles
- Knowledge of high-speed signal integrity theory and practice
- Experience using laboratory equipment
- Experience with scripting or firmware development for test automation
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
