Develop end-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation methodologies, processes, and workflows for system-level silicon security and safety circuit characterization, including voltage, clock, power and fault monitors/detection etc.
Drive the translation of new circuit features into clear productization requirements, dependencies, validation scope, and signoff criteria for silicon characterization test plans and productization methodologies.
Define validation strategies for analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, as well as new silicon features, with a strong focus on bring-up readiness and scalable execution.
Design and develop tools to automate characterization, data collection, test execution, and result analysis to improve efficiency, quality, and coverage.
Enable left-shift validation for next-generation product features by bringing up new flows, tests, and PVT solutions in pre-silicon on prior-generation platforms, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Continuously explore and apply innovative approaches, including AI-driven methodologies, to solve complex design challenges and improve validation quality, efficiency, and scalability.
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts that promote best practices and broader adoption of AI-enabled methodologies.
What we need to see:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in a related hardware engineering role, with strong exposure to silicon security and safety architecture, as well as analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit integration.
Deep understanding of GPU/SoC system-level architecture.
Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Exposure to analog and digital design, circuit analysis, BIOS, drivers, and software applications.
Strong silicon lab experience, including silicon bring-up, frequency and power characterization, correlation, automation scripting, and use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, probes, and DAQ tools.
Excellent problem-solving, post-silicon debug, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Perl, C/C++, tool and script development, and Windows/Linux environments is a plus.
Experience applying AI to semiconductor co-design and validation problems, with the ability to ramp quickly in new technical domains.
Knowledge of AI-assisted workflows for accelerating automation, data analysis, root-cause investigation, and documentation.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Background in pre-silicon/FPGA circuit feature validation, RTL design and verification
Experience in Post-Silicon validation, SW&HW feature development
Experience working with GPU/CPU/Memory/Analog system features and crafting test strategies.
Additional Information
NVIDIA is a leader in accelerated computing and AI, driving breakthroughs in technology and innovation. Our Silicon Co-design Group focuses on developing cutting-edge silicon solutions, pushing the boundaries of performance in our products. We are looking for a Security and Safety Circuit Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the validation and performance of our silicon designs, working closely with various cross-functional teams to refine and improve our methodologies.
Nvidia · Shanghai, China