Senior Director, Reliability Engineering

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$332,000–$500,250 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
110 days ago
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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 · Senior Director, Reliability Engineering

The Senior Director, Reliability Engineering leads the board and system level reliability strategy for NVIDIA's broad product portfolio, including Data Center, Server, Graphics Cards, Automotive, and Embedded platforms. This leader manages globally distributed teams and labs to ensure hardware fulfills quality standards from component qualification through field deployment. Key responsibilities include owning reliability programs, influencing design and supply chain decisions, and developing new testing methods. The role requires expertise in physics of failure, reliability modeling, and statistics to drive risk assessments. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in DfR, NUDD, and FMEA methodologies, along with experience in finite element analysis and semiconductor reliability. The work addresses critical reliability challenges in demanding environments like hyperscale data centers and safety-critical autonomous vehicles by quantifying engineering uncertainties and providing data-driven risk mitigation.

What you'll do

  • Own board and system level hardware reliability across all NVIDIA product lines including Data Center and Automotive.
  • Develop and implement company-wide hardware reliability strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead multidisciplinary reliability engineering and testing teams and labs across domestic and international sites.
  • Drive DfR and DfX methodologies to influence design, development, and supply chain decisions.
  • Develop new reliability testing methods and qualification approaches for current and next-generation products.
  • Champion reliability predictions and modeling to drive rigorous risk assessments and quantify engineering uncertainties.
  • Introduce advanced AI tools and accelerated testing techniques to tackle complex reliability challenges.
  • Build organizational capability through strategic hiring and structured development programs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Graduate degree (preferred).
  • Experience in board and system-level reliability testing and activities.
  • At least 5 years of experience working on Data Center equipment reliability.
  • 10+ years of experience leading reliability management.
  • Deep understanding of reliability concepts, physics of failure, testing methodologies, and applicable industry standards.
  • Proficiency with methods for Building Reliability (DfR), NUDD, and FMEA.
  • Experience with reliability modeling, assessments, predictions, and allocations.
  • Strong command of statistics, data analytics, and reliability mathematics as applied to risk assessment.
  • Experience with component and subassembly reliability testing in the context of overall product reliability.
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis, simulations, semiconductor reliability, and electronics manufacturing processes.

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