Senior Field Applications Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to join our SA Team in Bengaluru. You will lead product lifecycles, provide deep technical guidance to OEMs, and collaborate with customers on GPU-based data center deployments.

Strong hardware & firmware understanding is essential to drive design wins and ensure successful system integration. You will work with NVIDIA Datacenter products, engage with design houses, and support joint development initiatives across data center and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience in high-tech electronics, especially in system design or FAE roles.
• Hands-on with hardware bring-up, board-level validation, or system qualification.
• Knowledge of PCIe and other high-speed interfaces.
• Familiarity with BMC/IPMI, BIOS/UEFI, or firmware debugging.
• Understanding of thermal design and component placement effects on temps.
• Exposure to AI or data centre infrastructure and GPU rack deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product lifecycle from design-in to end-of-life, ensuring Go-Live readiness.
• Provide in-depth technical assistance to OEMs, Tier-1s, and design houses.
• Collaborate with customers on joint development initiatives for tailored solutions.
• Perform detailed technical analysis and troubleshooting to meet customer criteria.
• Drive design wins with manufacturers through technical leadership.
• Develop hardware and software demos for system designs.
• Provide onsite support to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Be a technical specialist on NVIDIA Datacenter products.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships for a positive customer experience.

Skills

System design

Customer engagement

Hardware bring-up

PCIe expertise

BIOS/UEFI debugging

BMC/IPMI

Thermal management

Data center infrastructure

English communication

Education

BS or MS in Engineering / ECE / CS

Tools

HGX platforms

DGX platforms

MGX platforms

ARM architectures

NVIDIA GPU development

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to join our SA Team. At NVIDIA, we are leading the AI computing revolution, crafting innovative deep learning solutions that are transforming industries globally. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in introducing our groundbreaking GPU products to various deployments, from data centers to edge computing. If you have a strong passion for system design and a successful history of engaging with customers on a technical level, this is an excellent opportunity for you to make a substantial contribution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the product through its entire lifecycle, from the design-in phase to end-of-life, ensuring flawless execution until system Goes-live..
• Offer in-depth technical assistance to OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and design houses, ensuring ease of qualification and assisting in issues.
• Work closely with customers on joint development initiatives, providing technical expertise to create tailored solutions that meet their requirements.
• Perform detailed technical analysis, including circuit/board troubleshooting and FAR issue resolution, to ensure products meet customer criteria
• Actively work towards achieving the Design Wins with Manufacturers
• Develop technical solutions including hardware & software demos required for system designs.
• Provide onsite support to solve hardware and software problems.
• Be a technical specialist on NVIDIA Datacenter products
• Establish strong communication channels and collaborative relationships with internal teams to ensure a positive end customer experience.

What we need to see:

• BS or MS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of work-related experience in the high-tech electronics industry, particularly in system design or FAE support roles.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, board-level validation, or system qualification.
• Understanding of L1-L10 server test levels and how each stage maps to OEM qualification milestones.
• Knowledge of PCIe and other high-speed communication interfaces.
• Familiarity with BMC/IPMI, BIOS/UEFI, or system firmware debugging.
• Understanding of thermal design fundamentals and how component placement drives system temperatures.
• Exposure to AI or data centre infrastructure: understanding how GPUs fit into a rack, how cooling and power are provisioned, and how workloads are deployed.
• Capable of excelling in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
• Remarkable talent for effectively managing multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills for coordinating complex projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both Business and engineering teams.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• 8+ years of working experience in crafting systems / FAE Role.
• In-depth understanding of CPU, GPU and server Baseboard Designs.
• Experience with ARM and NVIDIA GPU development.
• Track record of driving design wins or qualifications at OEMs or CSPs.
• Direct experience working with HGX, DGX, or MGX platform designs.
• NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing.

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