Principal System Engineer, Operations

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$240,000–$379,500 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $310k
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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

Nvidia currently has 896 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal System Engineer, Operations

As a Principal System Engineer, Operations, you will join the Engineering team as a Datacenter Systems Engineer focused on next-generation data center products. You will serve as the primary technical support for L10/L11 rack-level integration with Original Design Manufacturers to streamline manufacturing enablement and optimize production lines. Your daily responsibilities include debugging complex rack-level issues, providing customer quality support, and collaborating with design teams to implement corrective actions. The role requires a deep understanding of rack-level systems integration processes, high-speed networking topologies, and setup testing within data center environments. You must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience in systems engineering within the semiconductor or data center industries. You will provide critical feedback to manufacturing partners to improve operational efficiency for complex hardware products.

What you'll do

  • Provide primary technical support for L10/L11 rack-level integration for Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs).
  • Collaborate with ODM partners to streamline and optimize rack-level integration processes for manufacturing enablement.
  • Debug and resolve complex rack-level integration issues to support manufacturing test flows.
  • Address factory issues promptly to improve production line efficiency and operational performance.
  • Provide L11 customer quality support to address product integration concerns and ensure satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with engineering design teams to implement corrective actions for high-quality product production.
  • Provide 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 is required.
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in systems engineering is required, 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 ability to debug sophisticated technical issues and implement solutions in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in networking topologies, setup, and testing high-speed networks used in data center environments.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multi-functional teams and external partners.
  • Ability to travel onsite to various ODM locations in North America and Asia.

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