NVIDIA

NVIDIA

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Systems Quality and Reliability Lead - LPU

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$168K – $310.5K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
8+ yrs of hands on systems test and/or validation engineering experience
Education
BS/MS in EE, Physics or a related degree (or equivalent experience)

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Role Summary

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The Lead Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer joins NVIDIA's LPU team and owns RMA and failure-analysis debug and root-cause analysis for existing and new AI/ML products. The role monitors hardware quality and reliability performance and coordinates failure-analysis operations with engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct and lead debug and root-cause analysis of field RMAs in collaboration with systems, hardware, software, and operations engineers
  • Scale root-cause failure-analysis capabilities within the organization and create FA result reports aligned with standard 8D or similar...
  • Analyze RMA, FA, and repair data; identify trends and raise quality alerts when necessary
  • Drive resolution, containment, and mitigation plans for quality alerts
  • Monitor field quality data and metrics including RMA rates, MTBF, and Reliability Ratio
  • Manage failure-analysis operations at contract manufacturers and oversee the setup of new products into FA operations

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Qualifications

BS/MS in EE, Physics or a related degree (or equivalent experience); 8+ years of hands-on systems test and/or validation engineering experience; hands-on management and leadership experience; competence using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers; experience enabling HTOL reliability tests and Burn in quality tests; proficiency with high speed interfaces including SerDes, PCIe, and DDR; proficiency in Python, PERL, C++, or other languages on UNIX/Linux; knowledge of PCB card and system-level test and debug; ability to manage factory floor partners for RMA/FA activities.

Required

  • BS/MS in EE, Physics or a related degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ yrs of hands on systems test and/or validation engineering experience
  • Proven hands-on management and leadership experience
  • Competence using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers etc.
  • Experience with enabling reliability tests such as HTOL and quality tests such as Burn in
  • Proficiency with high speed interfaces (SerDes, PCIe, DDR)
  • Proficiency in Python, PERL, C++, or other languages on UNIX /Linux
  • Excellent knowledge of PCB card and system level test and debug

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of FA techniques and tools such as FIB, SEM, TDR, VNA and CSAM
  • Strong knowledge of Fault isolation techniques such as OBIRCH, DLS/LADA, LVP and LVI

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

We are seeking Lead Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer to join our LPU team!

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence!

What you'll be doing:

You will own, build, and manage the RMA and FA debug and root-cause analysis for existing and new Nvidia AI/ML products. You will conduct tests, and root-cause analysis. Other responsibilities include:

  • Conduct and lead debug and root-cause analysis of field RMAs. Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Hardware engineers, Software engineers, and operations engineers as required

  • Scale root cause FA capabilities within your organization

  • Create FA result reports that align with standard 8D or similar process

  • Analyze RMA, FA and repair data. Identify trends and raise quality alerts when necessary. Drive resolution, containment, and mitigation plans for such quality alerts

  • Oversee hardware quality performance, monitoring field quality data and associated metrics including RMA rates, MTBF, and Reliability Ratio

  • Manage operational perf of FA at CMs, ensuring partner achieve key perf indicators including FA cycle times, fault duplication rates and fault isolation rates

  • Oversee the setup of new products into Failure Analysis operations

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS in EE, Physics or a related degree (or equivalent experience)

  • 8+ yrs of hands on systems test and/or validation engineering experience

  • Proven hands-on management and leadership experience

  • Competence using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers etc.

  • Experience with enabling reliability tests such as HTOL and quality tests such as Burn in

  • Ideal candidate will have working knowledge of FA techniques and tools such as FIB, SEM, TDR, VNA and CSAM

  • Strong knowledge of Fault isolation techniques such as OBIRCH, DLS/LADA, LVP and LVI

  • Proficiency with high speed interfaces (SerDes, PCIe, DDR)

  • Proficiency in Python, PERL, C++, or other languages on UNIX /Linux

  • Excellent knowledge of PCB card and system level test and debug as well as be able to manage factory floor partners (CMs) for RMA/FA activities

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology?

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 10, 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.

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About the company

NVIDIA

Large Enterprise

NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.