NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding System Engineering First-Line Manager to join our team in Santa Clara HQ, California. As the team manager, you will lead a development team responsible for system bring-up of next-generation networking products. The team focuses on firmware validation and integration for advanced NVIDIA networking, AI platforms, and silicon. We help drive the data growth of the world’s largest companies while working with talented engineers around the globe in a dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced environment.
What you will be doing:
- Lead a team of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship to the team of highly skilled engineers. Empower the team members to excel and increase team productivity.
- Define and implement new product integration and validation in the core of NVIDIA HCA and DPU products.
- Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team.
- Collaborate with architecture, product and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Work in pre and post-silicon activities of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
- Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
What we need to see:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of overall relevant experience in firmware development or system validation with 2+ years of managerial experience.
- Strong system-level understanding and hands-on lab experience
- Programming skills in Python.
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including written and verbal communication in English
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge in SW-HW interfaces, PCIe, memory subsystems, storage components, network applications, device drivers and real-time software
- Programming knowledge in Python/C/C++
- Deep understanding of computing architectures, hardware systems block diagrams and schematic sheets understanding
- Previous roles in system validation positions, technical lead or silicon bring up leader.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 2; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 3.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of relevant experience in firmware development or system validation
- 2+ years of managerial experience
- Strong system-level understanding and hands-on laboratory experience
- Programming skills in Python
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements
- Excellent written and verbal English communication and intercultural skills
- Knowledge of software-hardware interfaces, PCIe, memory subsystems, storage components, network applications, device drivers, and real-time software
- Programming knowledge in C and C++
- Deep understanding of computing architectures, hardware block diagrams, and schematic sheets
- Previous system validation, technical leadership, or silicon bring-up leadership experience
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