Principal Test Design Staff Engineer – Networking

NVIDIA

. Partner with Santa Clara test engineering teams to develop production tests for platforms combining networking ASICs, microcontrollers, and other components .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $232,000 - $368,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product engineering with a focus on developing production tests for complex hardware platforms, including networking ASICs and microcontrollers. Proven ability to guide test architecture, define test strategies, and collaborate across engineering and operations teams to ensure effective test solutions and workflows.

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Test Architecture DevelopmentProduction Test SolutionsTechnical LeadershipTest Strategy DefinitionCollaboration Across Teams

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentProduction Test DevelopmentTest Plan DevelopmentTest Strategy DefinitionFailure DiagnosisTest Coverage AnalysisTechnical Decision GuidanceManufacturing RequirementsContract Manufacturer CoordinationJoint Design Manufacturer Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CoordinationAgreement Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringEquivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Networking ASICsMicrocontrollersProduction OperationsPCsServersNetworking DevicesStatements of WorkTest Release DeploymentTechnical DiscussionsPlanning Sessions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Santa Clara test engineering teams to develop production tests for platforms combining networking ASICs, microcontrollers, and other components
Guide test architecture, coverage, and failure diagnosis for complex hardware platforms
Work with security teams to incorporate security requirements into test methods and workflows
Coordinate technical decisions, priorities, and dependencies across teams
Collaborate with CPU and GPU test diagnostics teams to reuse software, components, and test flows across L10 and L11 system test levels
Participate in new platform projects from the planning stage and contribute to design and test decisions
Evaluate and adapt existing test capabilities to reduce duplicate development and shorten production timelines
Represent TDE in technical discussions, planning sessions, and reviews
Connect colleagues with information and support needed to resolve issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems (or equivalent experience)
15+ years of experience in product engineering, including technical leadership in production operations for systems such as PCs, servers, or networking devices
Hands-on experience developing software and production test solutions
Experience defining test strategies that balance coverage, reliability, test time, and manufacturing requirements
Background with working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs), joint design manufacturers (JDMs), and original design manufacturers (ODMs)
Experience defining statements of work (SOWs), developing test plans, and coordinating test release deployment at manufacturing sites
Experience guiding technical decisions and coordinating delivery across engineering and operations teams
Ability to explain technical tradeoffs, build agreement across teams, and support collaboration across locations and time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Generous benefits
Equity