--- title: Power Validation Engineer at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Power Validation Engineer role in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $108K–$184K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/power-validation-engineer-at-nvidia-01a0b248-0790-7ec6-ac0f-0a9b6e4b3866 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Power Validation Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $108K–$184K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/mzkv75.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $136K/yr - $212.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $153,000 – $216,000 a year (median $213,000). ## Description NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. NVIDIA is looking for motivated System Power Validation Engineers to use your creativity to work at NVIDIA with the highly inventive team. **What you'll be doing:** System/board level debug and validation of NVIDIA's products in fields like GPU cards, MGX servers, automotive, robotics, industrial PC, and consumer electronics to ensure the highest quality products reach the market. - Managing and accomplishing system power bring-up and debug processes. - Collaborating with power vendors to resolve issues and improve our power solutions. - Develop and simulate power solution test platforms. - Supporting the improvement of future products and power solution roadmaps. - Working closely with the design, validation, system design, system validation, silicon design, thermal/mechanical design teams, and vendors to root cause bugs and issues. - Contributing to the development of new power validation procedures **What we need to see:** - BS, MS, or PhD in Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree (or equivalent experience). - 5+ years of related experience in power validation. - Proven understanding of power electronics fundamentals, with experience in closed-loop control, innovative 48V topologies, multiphase regulators, high power density architecture, Power Distribution Network (PDN) impedance analysis, power devices, and power management. - Deep technical knowledge of telemetry and protection management, design for debugging, security, safety and reliability, and failure analysis. - Experience with power circuit design, magnetics, modeling, failure analysis, performance analysis, bring-up, debug, and verification. - Proficiency in various programming and scripting languages, including C/C++ and JavaScript, as well as Linux. - Proficiency with development and simulation tools, lab equipment setup, and fixing skills. - Team-oriented demeanor, with a "can do" attitude and excitement for solving multi-disciplinary challenges in fast-paced, layered environments. - Good verbal and written communication skills; organized, team-oriented, and effective in working with management, collaborators, peers, suppliers, and customers. - Strong leadership, facilitation, problem-solving, cross-disciplinary, and program management skills. Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/ Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 136,000 USD – 212,750 USD for Level 3; and 168,000 USD – 258,750 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## Skills - Debugging - Scripting - Program Management - Mechanical Design - Performance Analysis - Robotics - Systems Design - Problem Solving - Circuit Design - Closed-Loop Control Systems - Root Cause Analysis - Silicon/Chip Design - Computer Graphics - Hardware Bring-up - Power Electronics - Power Management - Laboratory Equipment - C++ - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - JavaScript - Leadership - Computer Engineering - Linux - Product Roadmaps - Simulation Software - Verification And Validation - Telemetry - Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution - Communication ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Industrial Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Validation Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/industrial-engineering/validation-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)