Manager, System Design Tools and Methodology

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

Manager for System Design Tools and Methodology at NVIDIA, focusing on architecting the engineering pipeline for complex AI systems. The role involves leading a team to evolve CAD/PLM ecosystems, develop data-driven workflows, and streamline the product lifecycle from prototyping to mass production.

What you'd actually do

  1. Driving the evolution of CAD and PLM ecosystems to support rapid, high-fidelity hardware iteration across the enterprise.
  2. Architecting data-driven workflows and analytics platforms that provide real-time insights into system design health and project achievements.
  3. Partnering with a diverse engineering landscape, including electronic, mechanical, thermal, and validation teams, to eliminate technical friction.
  4. Streamlining the transition from prototyping to manufacturing through the implementation of robust, scalable methodologies.
  5. Collaborating closely with project and program managers to identify and automate bottlenecks throughout the process of bringing products to market.

Skills

Required

  • People management
  • Technical leadership
  • Hardware product development lifecycle (PDLC)
  • Multi-functional collaboration
  • Enterprise-level engineering tools (Dassault, Cadence, PTC)
  • Data analytics for process improvement
  • System design
  • CAD administration
  • PLM workflow development
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Nice to have

  • Python scripting
  • Automation
  • Tool functionality extension
  • Large-scale PLM migrations
  • NUDD risk management frameworks
  • Data visualization tools
  • ECAD/MCAD integration

What the JD emphasized

  • complex engineering challenges
  • critical intersection of hardware innovation and software excellence
  • architecting the nervous system of our engineering pipeline
  • define the workflows that enable some of the most sophisticated AI systems globally
  • influencing the entire product lifecycle
  • high-impact leadership role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ overall years of total experience in system design, CAD administration, or PLM workflow development
  • 4+ years of direct people management or technical leadership experience within a complex engineering environment
  • A comprehensive understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle (PDLC), from conceptual design to mass production operations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-functional collaborators across engineering, operations, and applications teams
  • Strong technical background in implementing or customizing enterprise-level engineering tools (e.g., Dassault, Cadence, PTC, or similar)
  • Experience employing data analytics to drive process improvements and engineering efficiency