DGX NPI System Product Development Engineer

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

NVIDIA’s NPI Operations Team is looking for a highly motivated System Product Development Engineer to lead the development and productization of DGX products through mass production ramp. This role focuses on DGX systems and L11 rack-scale AI supercomputer reference platforms—some of the most advanced computing systems in the world for Artificial Intelligence. These products form the foundation for training and deploying industry-leading LLMs and represent NVIDIA’s fastest-growing business segment and largest market opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive development and productization of NVIDIA’s DGX datacenter products and L11 systems.

• Lead debug efforts for L11 rack-level integration, creating and applying tools/scripts for failure identification and root cause analysis.

• Provide clear, actionable guidance to factories to resolve issues quickly and implement corrective actions that improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.

• Develop and document robust, stable recipes—including diagnostics, firmware, and software—for mass production ramp.

• Review and provide feedback on test plans and factory acceptance criteria, focusing on yield, quality, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with development, validation, and manufacturing test engineering teams to understand diagnostic and firmware release plans and their impact on system stability and quality.

• Influence test engineering and diagnostic teams to enhance test methodology, telemetry, and debug capabilities for precise FRU identification and isolation of firmware/test issues and to improve test coverage with the goal of preventing downstream escapes.

• Partner with product development teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing.

• Present NPI status updates and critical issues to executive management.

What we need to see:

• Expertise in server platform architecture, CPU/GPU baseboards, and high-speed interfaces with proven system-level debug skills and exceptional diagnostic instincts.

• Strong knowledge of BMC, firmware architecture, and manufacturing diagnostics.

• Familiarity with L11 integration processes.

• Excellent communication skills to articulate problems and deliver clear recommendations.

• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information and provide actionable guidance.

• Leadership skills to manage factory operations and drive issue resolution.

• Collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Results-driven approach to achieving optimal outcomes across all aspects of NPI operations.

• 12+ years in system engineering, debug, or equivalent relevant experience

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are 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 and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you’re creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!​

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 12, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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