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Get Access To All JobsNVIDIA is looking for an outstanding System Engineering First-Line Manager to join our team in Santa Clara HQ, California. As the team manager, you will lead a development team responsible for system bring-up of next-generation networking products. The team focuses on firmware validation and integration for advanced NVIDIA networking, AI platforms, and silicon. We help drive the data growth of the world’s largest companies while working with talented engineers around the globe in a dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced environment.
What you will be doing:
- Lead a team of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship to the team of highly skilled engineers. Empower the team members to excel and increase team productivity.
- Define and implement new product integration and validation in the core of NVIDIA HCA and DPU products.
- Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team.
- Collaborate with architecture, product and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Work in pre and post-silicon activities of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
- Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
What we need to see:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of overall relevant experience in firmware development or system validation with 2+ years of managerial experience.
- Strong system-level understanding and hands-on lab experience.
- Programming skills in Python.
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including written and verbal communication in English.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge in SW-HW interfaces, PCIe, memory subsystems, storage components, network applications, device drivers and real-time software.
- Programming knowledge in Python/C/C++.
- Deep understanding of computing architectures, hardware systems block diagrams and schematic sheets understanding.
- Previous roles in system validation positions, technical lead or silicon bring up leader.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 2; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 3.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 13, 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.
NVIDIA is looking for an outstanding System Engineering First-Line Manager to join our team in Santa Clara HQ, California. As the team manager, you will lead a development team responsible for system bring-up of next-generation networking products. The team focuses on firmware validation and integration for advanced NVIDIA networking, AI platforms, and silicon. We help drive the data growth of the world’s largest companies while working with talented engineers around the globe in a dynamic, meaningful, and fast-paced environment.
What you will be doing:
- Lead a team of engineers and provide technical guidance and career mentorship to the team of highly skilled engineers. Empower the team members to excel and increase team productivity.
- Define and implement new product integration and validation in the core of NVIDIA HCA and DPU products.
- Drive and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the project and activities of the team.
- Collaborate with architecture, product and different software design teams as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Work in pre and post-silicon activities of next-generation NVIDIA networking products.
- Gain a deep understanding of networking technology, system debugging, as well as the HW/FW/SW relationship.
What we need to see:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of overall relevant experience in firmware development or system validation with 2+ years of managerial experience.
- Strong system-level understanding and hands-on lab experience.
- Programming skills in Python.
- Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including written and verbal communication in English.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Knowledge in SW-HW interfaces, PCIe, memory subsystems, storage components, network applications, device drivers and real-time software.
- Programming knowledge in Python/C/C++.
- Deep understanding of computing architectures, hardware systems block diagrams and schematic sheets understanding.
- Previous roles in system validation positions, technical lead or silicon bring up leader.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 2; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 3.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 13, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so verify your master's degree or bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive engineering experience is fully documented before applying. Gaps in employment history or vague job titles will slow your PERM audit response.
Use O*NET to frame your job duties
PERM requires a precise match between your offered role and your work history. Pull the Systems Engineering Manager occupation profile from O*NET and confirm your resume reflects the core tasks DOL expects for this classification before the recruitment phase begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Many companies will sponsor a Systems Engineering Manager in principle but have never navigated PERM before. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history in engineering management, so you're not their first attempt at the process.
Get a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file a prevailing wage request with DOL before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro, so you can assess whether an offer will satisfy the requirement before you negotiate.
Ask about recruitment timing before accepting an offer
PERM requires the employer to run a 30-day supervised recruitment test, including two Sunday newspaper ads and three additional steps. Ask your prospective employer whether they've started this process, since the clock on your I-140 filing doesn't begin until recruitment closes.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Systems Engineering Manager role at a new employer without losing your place in line, as long as the new position matches your original petition's occupational classification.
Green Card Systems Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Systems Engineering Manager positions typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive engineering experience. EB-3 is also available if the employer documents the role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the job description and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer sponsorship and subject to an annual lottery. PERM is the first step toward permanent residence, requiring your employer to file a prevailing wage request with DOL, complete a supervised recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face significant priority-date backlogs before filing an I-485.
How do I find Systems Engineering Manager employers who will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in engineering management. Many companies are willing to sponsor in principle but have no experience with the PERM process, so targeting organizations with an established track record significantly reduces the risk of a stalled or abandoned petition after you've accepted an offer.
What happens to my green card if I change employers during the process?
The answer depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to transfer to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar Systems Engineering Manager role without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 can allow you to carry your priority date to a new employer's petition, even if you change jobs before the I-485 stage, though the new employer must file a fresh I-140.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Systems Engineering Manager role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, a supervised recruitment period of at least 30 days, preparation and filing of the ETA 9089 application, and DOL adjudication. DOL processing times fluctuate and audits add additional time. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you file an I-485 once a visa number is current for your country and category. Nationals of countries with high EB-2 and EB-3 demand should monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin for priority date movement.