NVIDIA Corporation

Manager, System Software Engineering - Factory

NVIDIA Corporation$224K — $356K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software industry focused on system software/firmware development
  • 3+ years in engineering management or technical leadership
  • BS, MS, or PhD in CS, CE, EE, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience shipping scalable server products from NPI to mass production
  • Experience with ODM/OEM partnership in delivering large-scale data center solutions
  • Strong problem-solving ability and excellent communication skills across different levels
  • Flexibility to work effectively across teams and time zones

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and mentor a global factory engineering team operating with follow-the-sun coverage
  • Define workflows for factory readiness of rack-scale products, coordinating with various teams
  • Lead the delivery of firmware, software, and diagnostics releases to factories
  • Ensure quality is prioritized in releases, implementing well-placed quality gates
  • Manage factory escalation paths and minimize line-down time during NPI and production
  • Drive innovation focusing on automation and AI-assisted validation
  • Analyze processes for improvements and create transparent standard operating procedures

Benefits

  • Equity compensation and eligibility for additional benefits
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a global team
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology and product delivery
  • Work in a flexible and dynamic environment
  • Potential for career development in a multinational company
Full Job Description
We are the Datacenter System Software team, and we are looking for a highly motivated, creative Engineering Manager to drive Factory System Software and Diagnostics Integration end to end. You will build and lead a global engineering team delivering embedded code, application programs, and diagnostic updates. These updates support factories building NVIDIA's GPU- and DPU-based products. This includes tightly coupled rack-scale systems such as GB200/GB300 NVL72 and next-generation platforms. The work covers concurrent NPI ramps and sustaining production. You will partner with system architects, firmware developers, SWQA, product engineering, compliance and security teams, program and product management, and ODM/CM manufacturing partners to ensure the highest-quality releases land on factory floors - and that no bug is discovered there first. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement. What you'll be doing: • Build, lead, mentor, and grow a global factory engineering team spanning the US and Taiwan - operating a follow-the-sun coverage model with on-site presence at ODM/CM partner factories. Own hiring, career development, calibration, and succession planning. • Define Factory readiness scope and workflows for rack scale products coordinating multi-functionally with product management, technical architects and program management. Deliver those workflows through the validation matrix, ensuring delivered firmware and software is of the highest quality. Solutions must scale and be resilient. • Own technical leadership for how firmware, software, and diagnostics releases reach factories building rack-scale systems. These systems include tightly coupled compute and switch trays. Build the end-to-end infrastructure and workflows that ensure every release arrives with efficient quality. • Left-shift release quality: partner with all matrixed organizations - developers, SWQA, and product engineering - in a fast-moving environment with end-to-end CI/CD so that no bug is first found at a factory site. Enforce well-placed quality gates at every product landmark, publish and track indicators at a regular cadence, and report release progress to collaborators and executives. • Own the factory escalation path: triage SLAs, 24×7 coverage, failure root-cause and deflection, and bonepile burn-down - minimizing line-down time through NPI ramps and mass production. • Shape the team's roadmap and drive innovation with a strong focus on automation and AI-assisted validation and triage - automating station readiness, firmware-update flows, and log triage so senior engineering time shifts from setup to analysis. • Continuously analyze factory processes, systems, and workflows to identify improvement and optimization opportunities; remove bottlenecks, document and publish standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure the team performs in the most efficient and transparent way against measurable targets. What we need to see: • 10+ overall years in the software industry with specialization in system software and/or firmware development. • 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience, including building and leading geographically distributed teams. • BS, MS, or PhD in CS, CE, EE, or a related technical field - or equivalent experience. • Proven track record of shipping scalable server products through factory ramps - from NPI bring-up to mass production - collaborating with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, diagnostics, and QA teams. • Experience working with ODM/OEM partners to deliver quality servers and solutions for large-scale data centers. • A self-starter who loves finding creative solutions to complicated problems, with excellent written and oral communication skills - including executive-level reporting - strong work ethic, and dedication to teamwork. • Flexibility to work and communicate effectively across teams, partners, and time zones. Ways to stand out from the crowd: • Experience leading bring-up for sophisticated rack-scale compute architectures like GB200/GB300 NVL72. • Familiarity with manufacturing test flows (L6/L10/L11/L12 stations), factory test coverage, and MES integration. • Hands-on experience with x86/ARM system architecture and coding (C/C++, Python). Experience with SCM (Git, Perforce) and project management tools (Jira). • Track record of integrating AI/LLM tooling into engineering workflows - for triage, validation, log analysis, or test generation. • Experience standing up follow-the-sun support organizations with measurable response SLAs. 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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

About NVIDIA Corporation

Nvidia, a global leader in graphics, gaming, and AI technology, offers Nvidia careers and internship opportunities for those passionate about driving innovation in the tech industry. you'll find a company committed to growth, teamwork, and leadership in computer science and machine learning domains.

About Nvidia

A Pioneer in Technology and Innovation

Nvidia has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in developing advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) and has significantly contributed to the gaming industry's evolution. Moreover, its foray into AI and machine learning has opened new frontiers in technology, making Nvidia a beacon of innovation and a desirable workplace for ambitious tech professionals.

Job Opportunities

Diverse Positions in a Dynamic Field

Nvidia is continuously on the lookout for talented individuals across various domains, including hardware and software engineering, product design, marketing, and sales. Employment opportunities at Nvidia are vast, catering to a wide range of expertise and career aspirations.

Employment in Hardware and Graphics

For those fascinated by the intricacies of hardware and graphics technology, Nvidia offers positions that sit at the forefront of gaming and computing advancements.

Growth in Machine Learning and AI

Nvidia's leadership in AI and machine learning has created numerous vacancies for specialists eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Recruitment in Computer Science

With the constant demand for innovation, Nvidia's recruitment efforts focus on computer science experts capable of pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Internship Program

Opening Doors to Future Innovators

Nvidia's internship program is designed to nurture the next generation of technology leaders, offering hands-on experience in a culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork.

Benefits and Culture

Interns at Nvidia enjoy a plethora of benefits, from competitive stipends to mentorship opportunities, all within an environment that values growth and learning.

Opportunities for Students

Whether you're an undergraduate, a master's student, or a Ph.D. candidate, Nvidia's internships provide a real-world glimpse into the tech industry, offering valuable experience in various technology fields.

Pathways to Full-Time Employment

Many interns have transitioned into full-time positions, marking the start of successful careers at Nvidia. The internship program is more than a stepping stone into the company; it’s an investment in the professional development of interns. The goal is to ensure that interns are well-equipped for future challenges.

Nvidia Careers: More Than Just a Job

Nvidia offers more than just a job to its employees; it provides a front-row seat on the journey into the future of technology. Nvidia stands as a pillar of innovation with its vast opportunities in hardware, graphics, gaming, machine learning, and computer science. Nvidia careers serve as a launching pad for talented workers who aim to redefine the technological landscape. Whether through full-time positions or internships, joining Nvidia means contributing to a legacy of breakthroughs and becoming part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Learn more about NVIDIA Corporation
Size
22,473 employees
Market Cap
$350.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.3 billion
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+31.3%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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