Engineering Build Manager

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking an Engineering Build Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead multi‑functional teams through hardware prototype builds for a new product. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate boards and systems, ensuring high quality configurations and timely prototype distribution across development and testing activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in similar roles, a BS in EE/IE, and strong PM, leadership, and communication skills. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing/operations environment.
• Strong manufacturing and R&D background and Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of NVIDIA
• Very strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving and project management skills are required to be successful in this role
• Consistent track record of leading the release of quality projects into manufacturing
• Experience in working with suppliers, vendors and/or customers
• Capability to quick learn, understand, communicate and integrate technical concepts and issues
• Ability to travel, as needed. This role could exceed 30% travel for certain projects

Responsibilities

• Independently create and update plans that achieve project objectives
• Identify/track key milestones, evaluate/acquire/handle resources
• Resolve accurate number of prototypes (boards & systems) needed by each group for each prototype engineering build
• Interact with suppliers and vendors
• Define tasks, drive assignments and lead the progress
• Optimize engineering build planning, cost, schedule, logistics, staffing, testing, communication/reporting, implementation and execution along with the CM/OEM partners
• Identify risks and develop/execute risk management plans and Ensure proper prototype distribution in timely manner
• Regularly provide leadership team with project status reports
• Assist in improving existing models, processes and help feedback to improve infrastructure

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS EE/IE

Job description

NVIDIA is the leader in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for extraordinary people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. Engineering Build Manager is responsible for all the engineering build activities for a new NVIDIA product, leading multi-functional teams to successfully plan and execute the HW prototype (boards & systems) builds, ensuring all internal customers have enough prototypes for their respective development and test activities with high quality standards and the correct HW & SW configuration during the project development phase.

What you’ll be doing:

• Independently create and update plans that achieve project objectives
• Identify/track key milestones, evaluate/acquire/handle resources
• Resolve accurate number of prototypes (boards & systems) needed by each group for each prototype engineering build
• Interact with suppliers and vendors
• Define tasks, drive assignments and lead the progress
• Optimize engineering build planning, cost, schedule, logistics, staffing, testing, communication/reporting, implementation and execution along with the CM/OEM partners
• Identify risks and develop/execute risk management plans and Ensure proper prototype distribution in timely manner
• Regularly provide leadership team with project status reports
• Assist in improving existing models, processes and help feedback to improve infrastructure

What we need to see:

• 5+ years experience in a similar role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing/operations environment
• BS EE/IE degree or equivalent experience
• Strong manufacturing and R&D background and Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of NVIDIA
• Very strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving and project management skills are required to be successful in this role
• Consistent track record of leading the release of quality projects into manufacturing
• Experience in working with suppliers, vendors and/or customers
• Capability to quick learn, understand, communicate and integrate technical concepts and issues
• Ability to travel, as needed. This role could exceed 30% travel for certain projects

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do
• Strong collaborative and social skills, and ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic, multifaceted environment

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world on our team and our collaborative talent continues to drive NVIDIA's growth. We are seeking creative and independent engineers with real passion for technology! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 3, 2026. 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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.