High-Speed Interconnect Architect

About the role

The Junior Interconnect Engineer will support the development and documentation of product requirements for high-speed cables and connectors. They will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and translate them into design inputs. The role involves assisting in mechanical and signal integrity analysis, participating in root cause analysis for mating and mechanical issues, and helping refine designs for manufacturability and reliability. The engineer will also support prototyping efforts and occasional travel to vendors, manufacturers, or customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and documentation of product requirements for high-speed cables and connectors
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and translate them into design inputs
• Afford assistance in mechanical and signal integrity analysis, learning to navigate the tradeoffs between the two
• Participate in root cause analysis for mating and mechanical issues, and help refine designs for manufacturability and reliability
• Support prototyping efforts and help track progress through development cycles
• Work closely with vendors and internal R&D teams under the guidance of senior architects
• Occasional travel to vendors, manufacturers, or customer sites (~10%) to build hands-on experience

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with exposure to connectors, cables, or high-speed signal design
• Basic understanding of signal integrity or mechanical design principles — you don't need to be an expert in both, but curiosity across both domains is a must
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow quickly in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Any coursework or hands-on experience with high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, or connector mechanics
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as FEA, thermal modeling, or lab measurement equipment
• Side projects, internships, or research involving hardware prototyping or manufacturing
• Genuine enthusiasm for how physical interconnects enable next-generation computing

Skills

• Curiosity across both electrical and mechanical domains
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Basic understanding of signal integrity and mechanical design principles

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary range is $124,000 - $195,500 for Level 2, and $152,000 - $241,500 for Level 3. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

Full-time position.