NVIDIA
ENGINEERING JOB OPENINGS
Jan. 2001
HARDWARE ENGINEERING
ASIC Logic Design Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Doing 2D/3D/video ASIC design for the most advanced 3D
processors in the world, at NVIDIA:
Microarchitecture, working with graphics architects
Verilog entry
Logic simulations
Timing/Synthesis
Work with physical design group
Qualifications
BSEE minimum
GPA >3.5
Strong logic design course work/project work
Programming skills
Good communications skills/teamwork
ASIC Verification Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Working to verify and tune the verification environment
and methodology to test the most advanced 3D processors in the world, at NVIDIA:
Write test plans, looking at "big picture" for a part or entire graphics chip
this is a good way to get to understand these complex 3D processors.
Design and assembly of design verification environments
Coding of testbench using verilog and PLI
Make use of advanced verification tools, formal verification, code coverage
Write tests for unit under test
Debug verilog design under test
Qualifications:
BSEE minimum
GPA >3.5/4.0
Programming skills (C and PERL preferred)
Good communications skills/teamwork
Mixed-Signal Design Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Developing high speed IC interfaces and complex analog functions, at NVIDIA:
Video Digital-to-Analog Converters
Video Analog-to-Digital Converters
High Speed Phase-Locked Loops
High Speed I/O design
Qualifications:
BSEE minimum
GPA >3.5
Strong logic design course work/project work
Programming skills
Good communications skills/teamwork
APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING
Application Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Design and debug of printed circuit boards using NVIDIA's 3D graphics chips.
Analysis and verification of these boards using advanced analysis tools
including logic analyzers and high speed oscilloscopes.
Evaluation of high-speed bus layout for customer designs.
Testing and documenting silicon failure modes.
Interfacing with the engineering design, failure analysis and sales
organizations.
Establishing procedures for thermal analysis
Quality testing our manufacturing and production line diagnostic utilities.
Qualifying various memory components to establish correct operation with NVIDIA
devices.
Researching root-cause failure for products which are returned by customers
Qualifications:
CS, EE, Engineering Physics, or Physics and related experience.
ARCHITECTURE
3D Graphics Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to work with the hottest team in 3D graphics! The
current team members possess over 100 patents and average over 15 years
of 3D graphics experience apiece. The graphics architect will be expected to
work at NVIDIA in the area of 3D architecture, algorithms, and software
development, building on NVIDIA's current architecture and products. In this
capacity, the architect will be expected to become familiar with NVIDIA’s
current architecture, algorithms, products, and development methodologies,
and perform research supporting the development of new algorithms and
ideas.
The architect will also be expected to analyze performance of proposed and
current NVIDIA products, and develop algorithms and architectural features to
support NVIDIA's product plans. The focus of these developments will include
3D geometry and rendering, antialiasing, animation, and video. In pursuit of
this development, the architect will be expected to document the
mathematical equations involved in the algorithms, generate test programs to
validate the ideas, and generate C-model code to assist in hardware design
and verification.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Computer Science or
Mathematics or related discipline, and approximately 2+ years of relevant
industry experience. Relevant industries include PC or workstation graphics
hardware or software development, digital video or image processing hardware
or software development, video game software development, rendering
software or tools development. The candidate should have strong familiarity
with graphics research literature, including SIGGRAPH proceedings, and
should be familiar with a wide range of graphics and rendering
PC System Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to work with the hottest team in 3D graphics! The
current team members possess over 100 patents and average over 15 years
of 3D graphics experience apiece. The PC system architect will be expected
to work at NVIDIA in the area of system architecture by defining the
hardware/software interface design, building on NVIDIA's current architecture
and products. In this capacity, the architect will be expected to become
familiar with NVIDIA’s current architecture, algorithms, products, and
development methodologies, and understand current and developing PC
architectures.
The architect will also be expected to analyze performance of proposed and
current NVIDIA products, and develop algorithms and architectural features to
support NVIDIA's product plans. The focus of these developments will include
overall PC system design, software driver design, and hardware
register/interface design. In pursuit of this development, the architect will
be
expected to document the algorithms and interface definitions, generate test
programs to validate the ideas, and generate C-model code to assist in
hardware design and verification.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Computer Science or
Mathematics or related discipline, and approximately 2+ years of relevant
industry experience. Relevant industries include PC or workstation graphics
hardware or software development, digital video or image processing hardware
or software development, video game software development, rendering
software or tools development. Strong Windows NT experience is essential.
Simulation Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
The simulation architect will be expected to work at nVidia in the area of
simulator architecture, algorithms, and software development, building on
NVIDIA's current simulation architecture and hardware cmodels. In this
capacity, the architect will be expected to become familiar with NVIDIA' current
architecture,
simulators, verification methodology, diagnostic development environment, and
library of simulation tools. The simulation architect will be responsible for
developing simulation tools, simulators, and libraries and tools for
verification, diagnostics, and performance monitoring and
analysis.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Computer Science or
Mathematics or related discipline, and approximately 3-8 years of relevant
industry experience. Relevant industries include PC, workstation, or embedded
simulation or design groups. Candidate should have experience in either
c++ object-oriented design or hardware verification.
Video Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to help take the PC platform to a new level of video
quality!
The video architects work closely with NVIDIA's 3D graphics architects to help
create
products where the video and graphics features work together synergistically.
The video architect will be expected to work at NVIDIA in the area of
Video architecture, algorithms, and software development, building on
NVIDIA's current architecture and products and helping to define the
next generation video architecture. In this capacity, the architect will be
expected
to become familiar with NVIDIA’s current architecture, algorithms, products, and
development methodologies, and perform research supporting the development
of new algorithms and ideas.
The architect will also be expected to analyze performance of proposed and
current NVIDIA products, and develop algorithms and architectural features to
support NVIDIA's product plans. The focus of these developments will include
video and image compression and decompression, advanced de-interlacing, scaling,
filtering, frame-rate conversion, and video noise/artifact elimination. In
pursuit of this
development, the architect will be expected to document the mathematical
equations
involved in the algorithms, generate test programs to validate the ideas, and
generate
C-model code to assist in hardware design and verification.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Computer Science,
Digital Signal Processing or Mathematics or related discipline, and
approximately
2+ years of relevant industry experience. Relevant industries include PC,
workstation,
professional, or consumer video hardware or software development, digital video,
image processing, or video compression hardware or software development. The
candidate should be familiar with current literature and a wide range of video
and image processing
techniques and with digital video compression standards such as MPEG.
Audio Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to help take state-of-the art audio processing algorithms
and implement them in a real-time to help provide a complete state-of-the-art
multimedia
experience. An audio architect will be expected to work at NVIDIA in the area
of
Audio architecture, algorithms, and software development, building on NVIDIA's
architecture
and products and helping to define the next generation audio processing and
capabilities
and effects. In this capacity, the architect will be expected to become familiar
with NVIDIA’s
audio architecture, algorithms, products, and development methodologies, and
perform
research supporting the development of new algorithms and ideas.
The architect will also be expected to analyze performance of proposed and
current NVIDIA products, and develop algorithms and architectural features to
support NVIDIA's product plans. The focus of these developments will include
the advanced of 3d audio algorithms, audio environmental effects, audio
filtering, and psycho-acoustical compression and decompression algorithms.
In pursuit of this development, the architect will be expected to document the
mathematical equations involved in the algorithms, generate test programs to
validate the ideas, and generate C-model code to assist in hardware design and
verification.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Digital Signal Processing
or
Mathematics or related discipline, and approximately 2+ years of relevant
industry experience. Relevant industries include PC or professional audio
hardware or software development or real-time signal processsing systems.
The candidate should have a strong familiarity with current audio research
literature,
including AES proceedings, and be familiar with a wide range of audio processing
techniques including high quality audio filter design, HRTF based 3d audio, and
the DSP processing techniques used to implement audio algorithms. Experience
implementing algorithms on programmable DSPs is highly desirable.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
QA Test Coverage Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and using tools and processes to measure the
test coverage given to our drivers. Focus on determining code paths executed
and the range of parameters used during application testing, leading to
increased driver testing coverage. Also, assist the team with driver testing on
Win98.
Direct3D Expert
Role/Responsibilities:
This position is for the Direct3D expert. Candidate must know Direct3D and
3D algorithms inside out. Candidate will work with game developers to
squeeze the most out of Direct3D immediate mode. Retained mode is not
required, but useful. Candidate will create demos of cool hardware rendering
techniques to deliver to game developers to use in new games. Candidate will
develop SDKs as well. Windows experience is required.
Game Developer/Architect
Role/Responsibilities:
This position is for someone with extensive knowledge of game architecture
and development issues. The candidate must be fluent in C/C++ and know
the tradeoffs/decisions when creating a state-of-the-art game. The candidate
will work with game developers to help them achieve the best/coolest/fastest
games ever, using NVIDIA hardware. You will be given new rendering
technologies to create demonstrations to exploit and provide hardware
architects what you think should go in to hardware rendering acceleration of
the future. Direct3D, OpenGL knowledge is a definite plus. Windows
experience is required.
OS Group Member:
Role/Responsibilities:
The OS Group is looking for someone who has 1+ years of UNIX
workstation system internals experience, preferably in the areas of graphics
devices, to join a small, focused team working on system graphics
architectures and infrastructure for Windows NTª, Unices, and other operating
systems. Pluses are experience or understanding of/with the architecture of
3D graphics hardware, and graphics libraries such as OpenGL.
3D Device Driver Engineer:
Role/Responsibilities:
Use your experience in 3D background and OpenGL Drivers (D3D a plus) to
accelerate the fastest 2D/3D graphics controller on the market. Looking for
people who are performance minded and hold a thorough knowledge of 3D
principles.
Qualifications:
BSEE/CS or equivalent (MS Preferred). 1+ years experience in developing
graphics and video device drivers on Windows95, Windows 3.1, or Windows
NT operating systems. Ability to understand Windows internals, C/C++
language, as well as 80x86. Assembler language is key. Understanding of 3D
graphics algorithms is highly desirable.
Windows/Windows NT Display Driver Engineer:
Role/Responsibilities:
Develop and performance enhance Win95 and/or WinNT Display Drivers; use
your skills to enhance our DirectDraw and Direct3D drivers. Develop to the
latest Microsoft initiatives.
Qualifications:
BSEE/CS or equivalent (MS Preferred). 1+ years experience in developing
graphics and video device drivers on Windows95, Windows 3.1, or Windows
NT operating systems. Ability to understand Windows internals, C/C++
language, as well as 80x86. Assembler language is key. Understanding of
2D/3D graphics algorithms is highly desirable.
Video Device Drivers Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Build the latest DirectVideo, VPE, WDM imaging drivers. Use your
experience to build MPEG2 solutions and DCI drivers.
Qualifications:
BSEE/CS or equivalent (MS Preferred). 1+ years experience in developing
graphics and video device drivers on Windows95, Windows 3.1, or Windows
NT operating systems. Ability to understand Windows internals, C/C++
language, as well as 80x86. Assembler language is key. Understanding of
video compression algorithms, MPEG1, MPEG2, YUV formats is highly
desirable.
TECHNICAL MARKETING
3D Graphics Applications Software Development Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development of small applications and demonstrations to
highlight the features and performance of NVIDIA products. Duties will include
new in-house application development as well as consultation to outside
development firms to enhance their products. A strong emphasis is placed on
application performance. Ideal candidates will have working experience with
Direct 3D and OpenGL graphics APIs. Additionally, experience with PC hardware
performance analysis is desired.
Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent
Graphics application development experience
Familiarity with PC development environment
Performance Analysis Software Engineer
Role/Responsibilities:
Responsible for performance analysis and improvement of 3D graphics
applications. Applications include industry standard benchmarks and third party
software products. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of PC hardware
architectures and their impact on application performance. Experience with 3D
graphics programming interfaces (Direct 3D and OpenGL) is desired.
Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent
Graphics application development and performance analysis experience
Familiarity with PC development environment
Product Manager
Role/Responsibilities:
Cradle-to-grave product management for world's most advanced 3d processors in
the world involving:
Product definition, tradeoffs, schedule management and direction
Market research and analysis, including customer requirements
Competitive analysis
Product Positioning, sales support
Rollout, pricing, and lifecycle management through EOL
Qualifications
BSEE, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, MBA or other relevant degree
GPA > 3.5
Business experience, or strong course work in related fields
Good communication and presentation skills
Strong team player, with cross functional management ability
Good program management and problem solving skills
If interested in any of the positions listed above please submit your resume to
us:
NVIDIA
3535 Monroe Street
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Att: Professional Staffing
Email: recruitu@nvidia.com
Fax: 408-615-2700
For information on other opportunities, please visit us on the web at:
www.nvidia.com
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