Senior Field Application Engineer - OEM

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Field Application Engineer - OEM in Austin, United States. It pays $132k-$207k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to join a team that develops the future of technology? At NVIDIA, we are passionate about innovation and excellence. Join us as a Senior Field Application Engineer - OEM, and lead the transformation of AI, gaming, and accelerated computing. Located in Round Rock, TX, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and deliver world-class solutions that push boundaries. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring flawless deployments and customer happiness.

What you'll be doing:

Serve as the technical FAE, working directly with end customers, NVIS and OEM deployment teams from planning through operational handover
Coordinate site readiness, equipment availability, installation schedules, and requirements for power, cooling, networking, and system configuration
Guide deployment teams through installation, system bring-up, integration, and validation to meet customer acceptance criteria
Drive deployment issue resolution and address partner concerns across customer, OEM, and NVIDIA teams. Communicate progress, risks, and recovery plans
Maintain deployment documentation and improve procedures based on lessons learned

What we need to see:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in data center deployment, systems engineering, infrastructure integration, or technical delivery
Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting servers, GPU systems, or clustered infrastructure, with an understanding of power, cooling, storage, and networking
Experience with Linux, BIOS/UEFI, BMC management, drivers, firmware, and system diagnostics
Strong project-management and customer communication skills, with experience coordinating delivery across multiple organizations
Must operate from the Round Rock area and travel to customer and deployment sites as required

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience deploying NVIDIA HGX, DGX, or MGX platforms, or comparable AI and HPC systems
Familiarity with liquid cooling, Ethernet or InfiniBand networking, and GPU cluster provisioning and validation
Experience automating deployment and diagnostic tasks using Python, shell scripting, or infrastructure automation tools

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 132,000 USD – 207,000 USD.

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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Senior Field Application Engineer - OEM at NVIDIA rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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