L11 System Product Development Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
127 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · L11 System Product Development Engineer

The L11 System Product Development Engineer joins the NPI Operations Team to lead the development and productization of DGX products through mass production ramp. This role focuses on MGX/DGX systems and L11 rack-scale AI supercomputer reference platforms used for training and deploying large language models. Key responsibilities include leading debug efforts for L11 rack-level integration, creating tools and scripts for failure identification, and developing stable recipes for diagnostics, firmware, and software. The engineer must provide guidance to factories to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency while collaborating with development and validation teams. Required expertise includes server platform architecture, CPU/GPU baseboards, high-speed interfaces, BMC, and firmware architecture. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information and provide actionable guidance for precise FRU identification and isolation.

What you'll do

  • Drive the development and productization of DGX datacenter products and L11 systems.
  • Lead debug efforts for L11 rack-level integration using custom tools and scripts for root cause analysis.
  • Provide actionable guidance to factories to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production quality.
  • Develop and document stable recipes including diagnostics, firmware, and software for mass production.
  • Review and provide feedback on test plans and factory acceptance criteria to optimize yield and efficiency.
  • Influence test engineering teams to enhance telemetry and debug capabilities for precise firmware issue isolation.
  • Partner with product development teams to ensure hardware designs are optimized for manufacturing.
  • Present NPI status updates and critical issues to executive management.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years in system engineering, debug, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in server platform architecture, CPU/GPU baseboards, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Proven system-level debug skills and exceptional diagnostic instincts.
  • Strong knowledge of BMC, firmware architecture, and manufacturing diagnostics.
  • Familiarity with L11 integration processes.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate problems and deliver clear recommendations.
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information and provide actionable guidance.

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