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Altera

Product Development Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $206K/yr

We are seeking motivated Product Development Engineer to help us in following areas but not limited ... Salary Range The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based ona ...

Altera Corporation

Product Development Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $206K/yr

We are seeking motivated Product Development Engineer to help us in following areas but not limited ... Salary Range The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a ...

Teledyne

Process Development Engineer

Goleta, CA

$90K - $121K/yr

... development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for engineering wafer fab ... salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful ...

Atln

Principal Process Development Engineer

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$100.65 - $178.20/hr

Principal Process Development Engineer Full Time Murrieta, Murrieta, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1089 Salary Range: $100,650.00 To $178,200.00 Annually Join Attalon's Aerospace & Defense team ...

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Process Development Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

... development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for engineering wafer fab ... salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful ...

Altera

Product Development Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$106K - $153K/yr

About the Role As a Product Development Engineer at Altera, you will play a critical role in ... Salary Range The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based ona ...

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What is the difference between Development Engineer Salary vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectDevelopment EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, often with specialization in software or product developmentBachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering, with licensure often not required
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and development in tech or manufacturing settingsDesign, analysis, and manufacturing in industrial or mechanical sectors
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, product development firms, manufacturingAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy sectors

While both roles require engineering degrees, Development Engineers focus on software or product development, often in tech environments, whereas Mechanical Engineers work on physical systems and machinery. Salary differences depend on industry, experience, and location, but generally, Development Engineers may have higher salaries in tech sectors, while Mechanical Engineers are prevalent in manufacturing and industrial fields.

What does a development engineer do?

A development engineer designs, develops, and tests new products or systems, often working with engineering principles, software, and hardware. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize CAD tools, and may require knowledge of programming languages or manufacturing processes to bring concepts to production.
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Senior Product Development Engineer

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

As one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, NVIDIA is an industry leader in high performance computing, gaming and AI. NVIDIA's GPUs are extraordinary in performance and efficiency, and we are continually innovating in creative ways to deliver outstanding solutions in a wide range of sectors. We are seeking Product Development Engineers who are experienced, creative problem solvers in various areas and passionate to want to make a visible impact with the work they do. As part of the Operations Product Development Engineering GPU Team, you will work on productizing NVIDIA's chips into consumer, professional and datacenter markets.
What You'll Be Doing
  • As an integral part of product engineering, you will drive our latest architecture designs to market.
  • Design FT (final test) test processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency for our latest GPUs, built in leading-edge process technology.
  • Identify and resolve yield bottlenecks, analyze and drive test failures, wafer & package level failures on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
  • Propose DOEs and come up with solutions to complex characterization problems.
  • Cross functionally lead efforts with design, foundry, DFT, test, Planning and quality to root-cause and solve technical problems.
  • Have the opportunity to influence future ASIC designs to improve test coverage and enable better product yield, test time, silicon bring-up and releases.

What We Need To See
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of product development engineering or relevant experience.
  • Attention to details, strong problem solving skills, data driven decisions, critical thinking & solution focused.
  • Experience with digital design, circuit analysis, characterization and qualification.
  • Knowledgeable in ATE test flows, DFT and device physics.
  • Proficient in statistical data analysis using JMP software or other tools.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to define and drive problems to closure independently with minimal supervision.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
  • Hands-on skills with Advantest 93K tester with SMT7 or SMT8 OS.
  • Knowledge of test time and DPPM reduction.
  • Experience with logic or SRAM and Voltage/Frequency characterization.
  • With DFT (design for test) background and be familiar with ATE test principles.
  • Examples of creative solutions to silicon or package problems with familiarity with scripting/programming knowledge (Python or Perl).

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be technology industry's best employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with us!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 13, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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About Nvidia

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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.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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