Field Application Engineer - Desktop and Workstations

NVIDIA10 months ago
Austin, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are now looking for a Field Applications Engineer at NVIDIA, a global leader in desktop computing that empowers animators, designers, scientists, and gamers with high-performance accelerated computing. In this role, you will specialize in desktop workstation system design with a focus on GPU workloads in AI, graphic visualization, scalable visual displays, and gaming. You will engage with customers, drive technical design, and ensure a positive experience throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical specialist for desktop workstation GPU products, partnering with sales account managers to secure design wins and support the full product lifecycle from design-in to end-of-life.
  • Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customer engineers, architects, and decision-makers, ensuring alignment on requirements and solutions.
  • Identify customer architectures and key product needs in gaming and professional visualization markets, and provide tailored hardware and software solutions, demos, and system designs.
  • Deliver hands-on technical support and training, including onsite troubleshooting, sales enablement, and partner education to drive adoption and success.
  • Foster collaboration and communication with internal teams to ensure seamless execution across technical and sales functions.

Required Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years in the high-tech electronics industry, with hands-on hardware design expertise in system design, schematics, board layout, power, thermal, and mechanical systems.
  • Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving ability, with experience driving technical issues across cross-functional teams.
  • Organizational & Multitasking Skills: Proven ability to manage time effectively and coordinate multiple priorities in complex projects.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and oral English skills for effective interactions with management, engineering teams, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with X86 and NVIDIA GPU Architecture in desktop PC/workstation environments.
  • Knowledge of industry standard specifications: PCI Express, USB, DisplayPort, and HDMI.
  • Proficiency in programming with C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows debugging (driver, kernel) is advantageous.
  • Hands-on expertise in hardware design, platform setup, and application profiling.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Base salary ranges from 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 3 and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4. Salary is determined based on location, experience, and comparable positions.
  • Eligibility for equity and benefits.
  • Applications are accepted until January 18, 2026.

Required Skills

Hardware Design (schematics, board layout, power, thermal, mechanical)
Communication and Collaboration
GPU Workload Optimization
Desktop Workstation System Design
Customer Engagement and Technical Support
Technical and Analytical Problem Solving
Debugging (Microsoft Windows driver/kernel)
Programming in C/C++ and Python
Knowledge of PCI Express, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI