System Engineering First-Line Manager

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional System Engineering First-Line Manager to lead a development team at its Santa Clara HQ, California. The team focuses on firmware validation and integration for advanced NVIDIA networking, AI platforms, and silicon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and career mentorship.
• Define and implement new product integration and validation for NVIDIA HCA and DPU products.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, and execution for the team.
• Collaborate with architecture, product, and software design teams.
• Work on pre and post-silicon activities for next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of networking technology, system debugging, and HW/FW/SW relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of 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.
• Excellent analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including fluent English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of 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 and hardware systems.
• Previous experience in system validation, technical lead, or silicon bring-up leadership roles.

The base salary for this position ranges from 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.