Senior Field Application Engineer, ODM Support

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 253,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to support rack-scale AI systems through partner integration, validation, and launch readiness. You will collaborate with account, program, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure successful ramp and production deployment.

You will develop technical solutions, perform onsite and remote support, and guide cross-functional launch teams through design-in, NPI, and lifecycle transitions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or CS.
• 5+ years of system design, data center deployment, or ODM/partner integration.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support NVIDIA rack-scale AI systems through partner integration and validation.
• Establish technical relationships with partner teams and internal launch teams.
• Identify customer architectures and key product requirements for CSP/ODM AI market.
• Provide onsite technical support with some travel as needed.
• Lead design-in, NPI, rack integration, validation, and ramp processes.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded Linux experience

English communication

Multi-project coordination

ODM/partner collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Engineering / CS / Physics

Tools

ARM architecture knowledge

NVIDIA GPU development

Linux-based debugging workflows

Networking for datacenters

Job description

Senior Field Applications Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Field Applications Engineer to support NVIDIA rack‑scale AI systems through partner integration, validation, launch readiness, and production ramp.

Responsibilities

• Be a technical specialist on GPU and networking products, partnering with account, program, architecture, and engineering teams to support design‑in, integration readiness, issue resolution, and successful ramp execution.
• Actively establish and nurture technical relationships with partner engineering teams, technical leaders, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional launch teams.
• Identify customer architectures and key product requirements in the CSP/ODM AI market to successfully implement NVIDIA's solutions.
• Provide primarily onsite technical support, with remote and travel‑based support as business needs require, to debug hardware, firmware, software, networking, and system integration issues.
• Lead the product across design‑in, NPI, rack integration, validation, production ramp, sustaining support, and lifecycle transitions.
• Develop technical solutions including hardware and software demos and example system builds.
• Offer technical enablement to internal technical teams, account teams, program teams, and partner‑facing stakeholders.
• Establish strong communication channels and collaborative relationships with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in system design, datacenter deployment, manufacturing support, technical customer support, or ODM/partner integration.
• Capable of excelling in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
• Remarkable talent for effectively managing multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Expert analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• 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 management and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with server, rack, GPU, networking, storage, power, thermal, cabling, firmware, BMC, and Linux‑based debug workflows.
• Experience supporting integration, validation, or production ramp of complex datacenter systems.

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience with ARM and NVIDIA GPU development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux Systems, APIs, and similar embedded OS.
• Experience working with ODMs, manufacturing partners, datacenter infrastructure teams, or rack‑scale system integration environments.
• In‑depth understanding of CPU architecture.

Benefits and Compensation

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 3, and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.