Principal System Engineer, Operations

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$240,000–$379,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
43 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 · Principal System Engineer, Operations

The Principal System Engineer, Operations joins the Engineering team as a Datacenter Systems Engineer to support next-generation data center products. This role involves acting as primary technical support for L10/L11 rack-level integration for Original Design Manufacturers. Key responsibilities include collaborating with ODM partners to optimize manufacturing enablement, conducting detailed debugging of rack-level integration issues, and providing L11 customer quality support. The engineer must work with design teams to implement corrective actions and provide feedback for continuous production line improvements. Required skills include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with over 15 years of experience in systems engineering. Proficiency in networking topologies and testing high-speed networks is essential for solving complex technical problems within the data center and semiconductor industries.

What you'll do

  • Provide primary technical support for L10/L11 rack-level integration for Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs).
  • Optimize rack-level integration processes to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing enablement.
  • Debug and resolve rack-level integration issues to support ODM manufacturing test flows.
  • Address factory issues promptly to improve production line efficiency and operational performance.
  • Provide L11 customer quality support regarding product integration and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with engineering design teams to integrate changes and corrective actions for quality production.
  • Supply direct feedback and recommendations to the manufacturing process for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Advanced degree (preferred).
  • 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within the data center or semiconductor industry.
  • Strong understanding of rack-level systems integration processes and technologies, with a focus on L10/L11 integration.
  • Proven track record to debug sophisticated technical issues and implement effective solutions in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in networking topologies, setup, and testing high speed networks commonly used in data center environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and external partners.
  • Experience in customer support or quality assurance (preferred).

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