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Senior Board Test Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, USonsite$132k-$253k/yrPosted May 19, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Competitive salary range
  • Equity and benefits eligibility
  • Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI hardware

Heads up

  • 30% travel required

Why this role might suit you

A senior engineer with strong Python and hardware test expertise can contribute to NVIDIA's manufacturing test solutions for data‑center GPUs and CPUs, collaborating across hardware and software teams while influencing test methodology at scale.

Skills

pythonbashipmipciebmcthermal-solutionspost-silicon-validationmanufacturing-testhardware-debugsoftware-debug

About the role

We are looking to hire a Senior Board Test Engineer who will work in the Test Solutions Group at NVIDIA developing manufacturing GPU/CPU test solutions for Data Center products. Through HW and SW expertise, you will explore significant areas of test coverage and test automation to find the right solutions. NVIDIA is the leader in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for extraordinary people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. Make the choice to join our growing team today!

What you will be doing:

Define manufacturing test solutions that translate into methodologies and processes applicable across Board and System product segments.

Develop test strategies for new product features including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment and diagnostic software.

Support the development of test content and solutions in Python.

Collaborate with different teams to develop GPU and CPU testing coverage, including HW Design, Quality, Software Development

Investigate and introduce new manufacturing test technology and methodology to improve production efficiency.

Contribute to our automated Diag generation and validation infrastructure.

Review and provide feedback for DFT in the early design stages.

Debug complex hardware and software issues at our manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico and Taiwan

What we need to see:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

5 + years of experience with post-silicon validation experience in Board or System products.

Experience working with manufacturing test programs at platform level.

Background with Python programming and bash scripting.

Experience working with different board or system level products.

Solid Knowledge of IPMI, PCIE, BMC, and Thermal Solutions.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Ability to travel, as needed. This role could exceed 30% travel for certain projects.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with us!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 3, and 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

Compensation

This QA Engineer role pays $132k-$253k/yr. Within typical range for qa engineer roles in United States.

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