Manager, System Design Tools and Methodology

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$200,000–$322,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
173 days ago
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About Nvidia

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 · Manager, System Design Tools and Methodology

Manager, System Design Tools and Methodology will lead a team of developers within the System Design Tools and Methodology team to architect the engineering pipeline for complex system products. The role involves driving the evolution of CAD and PLM ecosystems to support high-fidelity hardware iteration across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include architecting data-driven workflows and analytics platforms, streamlining transitions from prototyping to manufacturing, and developing custom utilities and API integrations. The position requires expertise in electronic, mechanical, and thermal domains to eliminate technical friction. Candidates must possess skills in CAD administration, PLM workflow development, and data analytics. Specific technical proficiencies include experience with enterprise-level tools like Dassault, Cadence, or PTC, along with Python scripting for automation and modern data visualization for engineering metrics.

What you'll do

  • Drive the evolution of CAD and PLM ecosystems to support rapid hardware iteration across the enterprise.
  • Architect data-driven workflows and analytics platforms to provide real-time insights into system design health.
  • Partner with electronic, mechanical, thermal, and validation teams to eliminate technical friction.
  • Streamline the transition from prototyping to manufacturing through the implementation of robust, scalable methodologies.
  • Identify and automate process bottlenecks in collaboration with project and program managers.
  • Lead a high-performance team to develop custom utilities, API integrations, and advanced reporting tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Total experience in system design, CAD administration, or PLM workflow development.
  • 4+ years of direct people management or technical leadership experience within a complex engineering environment.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle from conceptual design to mass production.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-functional collaborators across engineering, operations, and applications teams.
  • Strong technical background in implementing or customizing enterprise-level engineering tools like Dassault, Cadence, or PTC.
  • Experience employing data analytics to drive process improvements and engineering efficiency.
  • Experience using Python or other scripting languages to develop custom automation (preferred).

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