High-Speed Interconnect Architect
NVIDIA· Architect
Santa Clara, CA$124k - $195.5kfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Junior Interconnect Engineer on the High-Speed Interconnect team, onsite in Santa Clara, CA, focusing on high-speed cables and connectors (≥100Gbps per lane). Grow expertise across electrical and mechanical domains while contributing to product development and cross-functional collaboration.
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
- Assist 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
Qualifications
- 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 — 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
Skills
Required:B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringHardware engineering experience with connectors, cables, or high-speed signal designSignal integrity or mechanical design understanding
Benefits
- equity
- benefits (see company benefits page)
- highly competitive salaries
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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