Senior Hardware Network Engineer

Overview

• 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.