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NVIDIA

Manager, Field Application Engineering - ODM Support

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 8 Jul 2026

Description

NVIDIA is seeking a Field Application Engineering Manager to lead technical execution for rack-scale AI system integration through ODM and manufacturing partner ecosystems.

The role requires strong technical depth, people leadership, and the ability to coordinate across NVIDIA engineering, architecture, program, account, and partner-facing teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of FAEs providing technical support for ODM and manufacturing partner integration, validation, launch readiness, and production ramp.
  • Work closely with account, program, architecture, engineering, operations, and partner-facing teams to align priorities, resolve issues, and support successful rack-scale system execution.
  • Own escalation rhythm for critical partner integration issues, provide clear risk visibility, and drive timely closure across cross-functional teams.
  • Be a technical expert on NVIDIA products and rack-scale AI infrastructure, leading technical support across design-in, NPI, rack integration, validation, production ramp, sustaining support, and lifecycle transitions.
  • Nurture the growth of direct reports, including supervision, training, and mentoring.
  • Build repeatable operating rhythms, debug practices, and readiness reviews across the team.

Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ overall years of experience in rack integration, datacenter systems, technical customer support, manufacturing support, or partner-facing engineering, with prior technical leadership or people management experience.
  • 4+ years of experience leading a team.
  • Comfortable in a hands-on lab environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of computer systems architecture beneficial.
  • Linux and Linux system administration skills.
  • Familiarity with server, rack, GPU, networking, storage, firmware/BMC, power, thermal, cabling, and Linux-based debug workflows.
  • Experience with manufacturing or integration partner workflows.
  • Experience with issue triage, escalation management, and cross-functional risk communication.

Benefits:

  • Equity
  • Benefits