Senior Board Product Development Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Board Product Development Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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At NVIDIA, we have been at the forefront of transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by our exceptional technology and amazing team of people.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Senior Board Product Development Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful release of NVIDIA’s board and system products to high-volume manufacturing.

What you'll be doing:

Product Release to Manufacturing: Play a key role in releasing NVIDIA-designed board and system products to high-volume manufacturing.
Early Planning and Coordination: Represent Product Operations Engineering during early manufacturing test solution planning and align stakeholders on production release requirements.
Define scalable manufacturing test architectures, methodologies, processes, and system requirements for AI PC products.
Develop and qualify test strategies, fixtures, and equipment for new product features, validating hardware test solutions for production deployment.
Partner with Mechanical, Thermal, Test, Hardware Design, Software, and Quality Engineering teams to drive DFX initiatives and factory release requirements.
Support factory builds and production ramps by debugging board and system-level issues, collaborating with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
Monitor end-to-end manufacturing test verification from board to system level, analyze production data, identify risks, and drive corrective actions to ensure release readiness.
Drive continuous improvement through new manufacturing test technologies, process optimization, international factory support, and mentoring/developing engineering talents.

What we need to see:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering – or equivalent experience
5+ years of relevant experience.
Extensive experience in hardware design analysis, prototype bring-up, failure verification, and manufacturing test support.
Extensive experience in high-volume board and system manufacturing process verification.
Able to travel to other countries for on-site factory product Builds supports (6 to 8 weeks per year)
Strong understanding of board and system manufacturing test processes, quality systems, and risk mitigation strategies.
Proven ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams and communicate complex technical information clearly.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality production releases.
Proactive in identifying potential issues and driving solutions before they impact production.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, 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 people in the world working for us.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 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.

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