Senior Bring-up Methodology Lead

Job Title

Senior Bring-up Methodology Lead

Role Summary

Senior engineer on the NVIDIA Silicon Codesign Group HW bring-up methodology team responsible for planning and executing new chip bring-up from pre-silicon through production. The role coordinates cross-functional teams (Architecture, Build, Validation, DFT, Software, Systems, and Operations) to establish repeatable methodologies, schedules, and logistics that enable successful NPI and production ramps.

This role focuses on end-to-end readiness: defining workflows and checklists, driving on-time execution, capturing post-action learnings, and translating them into process improvements for future silicon.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 10+ years leading complex, multi-site technical programs in semiconductor, SoC, or system/platform development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include planning, coordination, process definition, and execution oversight for silicon bring-up and production readiness.

• Lead end-to-end planning and on-time execution of chip bring-up from pre-silicon through production deployment.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams across Architecture, Build, Validation, DFT, Software, Systems, and Operations to drive shared bring-up goals.
• Improve cross-team communication, handoffs, and workflows to reduce delays and defects.
• Develop and standardize methodologies, playbooks, and reusable checklists for silicon bring-up.
• Manage scheduling, equipment, and material logistics to support NPI and production schedules.
• Lead post-action reviews and convert findings into concrete process improvements.
• Capture post-silicon learnings and feed them back into architecture, design, and pre-silicon validation.
• Serve as the central point of contact for bring-up status, risks, and mitigations for leadership.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership capabilities for immediate impact.

• 10+ years leading complex, multi-site technical programs in semiconductor, SoC, or system/platform development.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and lead multi-functional teams in fast-paced, technical environments.
• Demonstrated background in silicon or system bring-up and readiness activities.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and tactical execution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to align diverse collaborators and drive timely decisions.

Nice-to-have:

• Hands-on experience with first-silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, or silicon debug for complex chips or systems.
• Experience driving transitions from NPI to high-volume manufacturing, including readiness criteria and ramp optimization.
• Familiarity with lab operations, validation infrastructure, and common hardware bring-up tools.

Education Requirements

MS in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.