Manager, OEM Solution Architecture

Engg; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in compensation

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara seeks an experienced Technical Professional to lead OEM field teams, drive NPI and end-to-end solutions, and coordinate across hardware, software, sales, and project management. You will shape OEM engagement, manage complex deployments, recruit talent, and influence strategy and roadmaps.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong technical breadth in GPU and data-center stacks, and collaboration with OEM partners to deliver timely, high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or MBA with IT management focus.
• 8+ years in OEM/ODM, datacenter operations, deployments and management; 4+ years leading a team.
• Proven ability to coordinate workflows across technical engagements, NPI, and E2E solutions.
• Familiarity with OEM integration cycles: qualification and launches.
• High-level understanding of NVIDIA solution suite, GPU, networking, and data center deployments.
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering, sales, and product.
• Ability to conduct Tier-1 OEM account reviews and build trusted relationships.
• Strong project management: goals, progress tracking, multi-initiative execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize OEM technical workflows and engagements.
• Lead NPI activities to integrate NVIDIA technologies into OEM platforms.
• Orchestrate end-to-end solution development across hardware and software.
• Resolve customer issues and maintain strong technical relationships with OEM partners.
• Lead large-scale deployments with internal and external resources.
• Participate in recruitment; lead interview panels for new hires.
• Influence OEM strategy, contribute to roadmap planning and alignment with sales.

Skills

OEM management

Cross-functional leadership

NPI planning

Project management

Hardware & software integration

Customer relations

Recruiting

Strategy & roadmap

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE or MBA (IT mgmt)

Tools

NVIDIA GPU stack

Networking hardware (NICs, DPUs)

Data center software

Job description

We are presently seeking an exceptionally skilled and top-tier Technical Professional to become a valuable addition to our OEM team. In this role, you will be essential in managing and leading the OEM technical field teams to ensure successful execution of new products for OEM partners. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, hardware, software engineering, OEM project management, and sales. Plan, prioritize, and advise OEM technical teams on NPI and end-to-end solutions.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate Technical Engagements: Oversee and prioritize the workflow of OEM technical teams supporting NVIDIA product integration, ensuring alignment with sales strategy and design win objectives.
• Lead NPI activities: Plan and coordinate efforts, guide teams to integrate NVIDIA technologies into platforms with OEMs.
• Orchestrate End-to-End Solution Development: Lead the prioritization and sequencing of workstreams that deliver complete hardware and software solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely execution.
• Address OEM Partner Concerns and Provide Support: Resolve intricate customer issues, handle partner concerns, and uphold strong technical relationships to ensure satisfaction and swift problem-solving.
• Coordinate Large-Scale Deployments: Lead technical execution for major customer deployments, coordinating internal and external resources to ensure successful implementation.
• Recruit and Build Talent: Participate in the recruitment process, lead interview panels, and prepare executive-level hiring justifications for new team members.
• Influence Strategy and Policy: Provide input to business units, recommend procedural improvements, and contribute to OEM account strategy and roadmap planning.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or MBA with focus on IT management.
• 8+ overall years of experience with OEM, ODM, datacenter operations, deployments and management, with at least 4+ of those years leading a team
• Proven Coordination Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize workflows across technical engagements, NPI efforts, and E2E solution development
• OEM Experience: Familiarity with OEM integration cycles including product qualification and launch processes
• Technical Breadth: High-level understanding of NVIDIA’s solution suite, including GPU, networking (NICs, DPUs, switches), and software stacks relevant to data center and OEM deployments
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience guiding cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, product) through complex deployments and customer engagements
• Ability to represent NVIDIA in Tier-1 OEM account reviews, handle customer issues and build trusted technical relationships with collaborators
• Project Management Expertise: Skilled in setting goals, tracking progress, and ensuring timely execution across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Strategic Influence: Capable of shaping OEM engagement strategy, contributing to roadmap planning and syncing with sales to drive deeper adoption of NVIDIA solutions
• Recruiting Competence: Knowledgeable about NVIDIA’s hiring process and capable of leading interview panels, evaluating technical talent and crafting executive-level hiring justifications

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Expertly aligns technical and business teams in NPI, solution development, and OEM engagement.
• Develops a future-focused view of NVIDIA tech within OEM platforms, translating it into actionable plans.
• Contributes to broader initiatives like OEM strategy, mentoring, and process improvement.

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 individuals in the world 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 the pay of employees in similar positions.

The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 25, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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