
Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support
Required skills
- OEM
- Field Application Engineering
- Technical Engagements
- NPI
- Customer Issues
- Partner Concerns
- Large-Scale Deployments
- Recruit
- Interview Panels
- Hiring Justifications
Nice to have
- AI
- GPU
- Networking
- Software Stacks
- Data Center
- OEM Integration Cycles
Role summary
NVIDIA is seeking a Manager, Field Application Engineering to lead OEM technical field teams. This role involves managing new product introductions (NPI), orchestrating end-to-end solution development, and resolving complex customer issues for OEM partners. The position requires coordinating technical engagements, leading large-scale deployments, and influencing strategy and policy. Responsibilities also include participating in recruitment and leading interview panels. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an MBA with a focus on IT management, with over 10 years of experience in OEM/ODM, datacenter operations, and 5+ years managing a Solutions Architecture team.
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 presently seeking an exceptionally skilled and top-tier Technical Professional to become a valuable addition to our OEM team. In this role, you will be essential in managing and leading the OEM technical field teams to ensure successful execution of new products for OEM partners. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, hardware, software engineering, OEM project management, and sales. Plan, prioritize, and advise OEM technical teams on NPI and end-to-end solutions.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate Technical Engagements: Oversee and prioritize the workflow of OEM technical teams supporting NVIDIA product integration, ensuring alignment with sales strategy and design win objectives.
- Lead NPI activities: Plan and coordinate efforts, guide teams to integrate NVIDIA technologies into platforms with OEMs.
- Orchestrate End-to-End Solution Development: Lead the prioritization and sequencing of workstreams that deliver complete hardware and software solutions, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely execution.
- Address OEM Partner Concerns and Provide Support: Resolve intricate customer issues, handle partner concerns, and uphold strong technical relationships to ensure satisfaction and swift problem-solving.
- Coordinate Large-Scale Deployments: Lead technical execution for major customer deployments, coordinating internal and external resources to ensure successful implementation.
- Recruit and Build Talent: Participate in the recruitment process, lead interview panels, and prepare executive-level hiring justifications for new team members.
- Influence Strategy and Policy: Provide input to business units, recommend procedural improvements, and contribute to OEM account strategy and roadmap planning.
What we need to see:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or MBA with focus on IT management.
- 10+ overall years of experience with OEM, ODM, datacenter operations, deployments and management
- 5+ years of experience managing a Solutions Architecture team.
- Proven Coordination Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize workflows across technical engagements, NPI efforts, and E2E solution development
- OEM Experience: Familiarity with OEM integration cycles including product qualification and launch processes• Technical Breadth: High-level understanding of NVIDIA’s solution suite, including GPU, networking (NICs, DPUs, switches), and software stacks relevant to data center and OEM deployments
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience guiding cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, product) through complex deployments and customer engagements
- Ability to represent NVIDIA in Tier-1 OEM account reviews, handle customer issues, and build trusted technical relationships with collaborators
- Project Management Expertise: Skilled in setting goals, tracking progress, and ensuring timely execution across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Strategic Influence: Capable of shaping OEM engagement strategy, contributing to roadmap planning, and syncing with sales to drive deeper adoption of NVIDIA solutions
- Recruiting Competence: Knowledgeable about NVIDIA’s hiring process and capable of leading interview panels, evaluating technical talent, and crafting executive-level hiring justifications
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Expertly aligns technical and business teams in NPI, solution development, and OEM engagement.
- Develops a future-focused view of NVIDIA tech within OEM platforms, translating it into actionable plans.
- Contributes to broader initiatives like OEM strategy, mentoring, and process improvement.
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 individuals in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 8, 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.Sample NVIDIA interview questions
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