Manager, Field Application Engineering - OEM Support

NVIDIA•Durham, NC

1d•$192,000 - $304,750

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a skilled Technical Professional to join its OEM team. This role is essential in managing and leading OEM technical field teams to ensure successful execution of new products for OEM partners. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software engineering, OEM project management, and sales. The individual will plan, prioritize, and advise OEM technical teams on New Product Introduction (NPI) and end-to-end solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.