CareerPlan

Senior Manager, Failure Analysis

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$232k2026-09-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead NVIDIA's failure analysis function, conducting hands-on investigations of complex hardware and system failures to identify root causes and drive product reliability.

Role type

Senior Manager, Failure Analysis

Builds

Hardware reliability and corrective actions for NVIDIA's computing products

Domain

Semiconductor / High-performance computing / AI hardware

Required skills

Failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), materials science, structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, SEM, FIB, digital/RF test gear, hazard recognition, cross-functional leadership, technical communication

Preferred skills

Semiconductor industry experience, GPU reliability knowledge, publication record in FA methodology, lab infrastructure development

Technologies

SEM, FIB, digital/RF test instruments

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex multi-disciplinary failure investigations; develop and validate corrective actions; partner with manufacturing and quality teams; plan testing programs and modeling; present technical findings to leadership; mentor junior engineers; expand FA capabilities and partnerships

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership