System Application Engineer - Notebook

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 189,750; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a System Application Engineer to manage system collateral and customer support for SoC platforms. The role requires deep expertise in SoC architecture and hands-on experience with OEM/ODM customers. Responsibilities include defining system requirements, leading PoR discussions, and acting as a technical customer liaison. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of system-level design experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in system-level hardware design (SoC, GPU/CPU, power, high-speed interfaces).
• Solid understanding of electrical and thermal requirements for high-power SoC/GPU/CPU systems.
• Proven experience working with external partners (OEM/ODM or silicon partners).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain SoC product collateral including Datasheets and Hardware Design Guides.
• Lead PoR discussions for SoC platforms.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer support.

Skills

System-level hardware design

Communication skills

SoC architecture

Collaboration with OEM/ODM

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Datasheet experience

Hardware Design Guide knowledge

Job description

The System Application Engineer will own end‑to‑end system collateral and PoR‑driven customer support for SoC platforms, working closely with OEM and the NVIDIA Architecture team. This high‑impact role requires deep expertise in SoC architecture and hands‑on experience driving technical engagement with OEM/ODM customers. The role focuses on defining and maintaining system requirements (electrical, thermal, and functional) and enabling partners to design compliant, high‑quality products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work directly with OEM and the NVIDIA Architecture team to define and maintain SoC product collateral, including Datasheet, PinMux, Hardware Design Guide, Product Specification, and Partner Guidelines.
• Lead and document PoR (Plan‑of‑Record) discussions for SoC platforms, aligning internal and external stakeholders on features, constraints, and schedules.
• Define and review GPU/CPU/DLA/memory electrical and thermal requirements at the system level (power delivery, interfaces, cooling, operating conditions, derating, etc.).
• Define and review SoC high speed I/O (eDP, DP, HDMI, PCIe, USB‑C) specification, design rules and validation plan.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customer support on POR, board design, bring‑up, and validation issues.
• Drive continuous updates to design collateral based on silicon learning, field feedback, and new feature enablement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally across architecture, silicon, hardware, thermal, and software teams to resolve issues and deliver robust solutions.
• Be involved in customer interaction, set up and drive customer communication via conference calls, and face to face meetings.

What We Need To See

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years’ experience in system‑level hardware design (SoC, GPU/CPU, power, high‑speed interfaces).
• Experience with datasheets, PinMux definitions, hardware design guides, and customer design reviews.
• Solid understanding of electrical and thermal requirements for high‑power SoC/GPU/CPU systems.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience working with external partners (OEM/ODM or silicon partners).

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• 3+ experiences on Notebook design, USB‑C and battery charging
• Experience with ARM, PMIC, regulators, battery life optimization
• Hardware design and knowledge of PCIe, I2C, DP/eDP/HDMI, USB‑C, WiFi, Audio.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 116,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 2, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 3. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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