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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Reliability Engineer - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,000.0 - $184,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, JMP (Statistical Software), Test Scripts - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Reliability-Engineer_JR2019406 ## About the Role * Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 5+ years of experience in HTOL test system operation and data analysis for semiconductor devices. * Proven expertise in HTOL stress testing, JEDEC standards, and environmental stress tests, including Temperature Cycling (TC), Reflow, Thermal Shock, and HAST. * Strong ATE or TE skills, including pattern bring up and pcb board debugging and design. * Hands-on experience with High power HTOL chambers including operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of HTOL chamber. * Proficiency with oscilloscopes, current probes, and other test equipment for data acquisition and analysis. * Experience with pattern vector debugging, test script development/modification, and data analysis tools. * Programming experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Experience with multi-die HTOL testing and the associated testing challenges. * Background in HTOL board design for high power GPU or SoC devices. * Pattern translations, debugging, bringup, experience working with DFT. * Familiarity with reliability analytics platforms (e.g., JMP) and statistical lifetime modeling (e.g., Weibull, Arrhenius). * Track record of driving vendor qualification and component selection for reliability test hardware. ## Description We're seeking an outstanding Senior HTOL Reliability Engineer to join our Santa Clara lab. This role requires deep device-circuitry knowledge and hands-on hardware development. You will build next-generation HTOL boards and run HTOL processes on advanced ovens. This ensures world-class reliability of the silicon powering the AI era. What you'll be doing: * Implement and optimize HTOL test programs aligned with JEDEC standards. * Operate and maintain HTOL ovens, ensuring efficient test conditions and high data accuracy. * Design, debug, and bring up HTOL burn in boards. Debug and bring up HTOL patterns. * Apply sophisticated thermal management techniques to deliver detailed temperature control and mitigate thermal stress in HTOL environments. * Work alongside lab technicians and reliability engineers to solve technical challenges and continuously improving test processes. * Contribute to cross-functional teams to debug and resolve hardware and software product issues in the HTOL environment. * Maintain and improve our reliability database, finding opportunities for improvement. * Collaborate with vendors to develop and implement improvements to burn-in boards, HTOL systems, and thermal interface materials. ## Related Videos - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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