Manager, Next-Gen AI Cluster Validation

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara, US, CA, Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

We are looking for an outstanding technical leader to help develop the next generation of NVIDIA AI supercomputing systems. This leader will play a crucial role in the development and validation of AI computing systems at scale. They will lead all aspects of a group responsible for early deployments of new NVIDIA compute and networking technologies, as well as working closely with external partners to plan at-scale deployments. Be a key player to enable the most exciting supercomputing systems and contribute to the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and GPU computing. Collaborate with top experts in the field to invent new supercomputing architectures for machine learning and HPC. Work in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment with teammates in many different locations around the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead a team developing next generation system designs and integrating new compute, networking, storage, and software systems

• Build and support a platform for software development, systems automation, and performance engineering

• Develop tooling and documentation to support the development of large-scale supercomputing systems for AI and HPC both inside and outside NVIDIA

• Work closely with teams throughout the company on the cluster architecture, at-scale bringup, and integration of new technologies and products

• Collaborate closely with partners and customers to support deployment and validation of clusters based on NVIDIA reference architectures

What we need to see:

• BS (Masters or PhD preferred) in Applied Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ overall years experience of experience in the high-performance computing or machine learning fields, including 3+ years of technical leadership experience

• Proven ability to lead high-performing engineering teams, especially across distributed groups with diverse expertise

• Proficiency in software development and system automation with languages such as Go, Python, or Ansible

• Creative problem-solver with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to work as part of a large, diverse team in a remote-friendly environment

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience leading teams building HPC compute and storage systems in a research environment at large scale

• Well-developed knowledge of deep learning applications, including multi-GPU and multi-node training and inference workloads

• Expertise with high-performance datacenter networking such as InfiniBand and RoCE

• Expertise with open-source monitoring technologies such as Prometheus and Grafana

• Have a proven track record of growing and managing a team that encourages idea sharing, empowers team members, and provides opportunities for professional growth

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 the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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