Cable and Connector Architect

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development • $184,000 PA - $356,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Cable & Connector Architect to define and lead the roadmap for high-speed (>=100Gbps per lane) interconnect solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, with deep experience in high-speed connector and cable manufacturing. Responsibilities include defining product roadmaps, specifying requirements, collaborating with vendors and customers, navigating ME/SI tradeoffs, leading root cause analysis, driving prototyping, and optimizing manufacturing cycles. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for innovation.
Must have:
  • BS in EE with ME knowledge
  • 8+ years in high-speed cable/connector design
  • Product roadmap leadership
  • Signal integrity & mechanical constraints understanding
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • SI/ME co-design experience
  • High-speed design tools familiarity
  • FEA/thermal/mechanical modeling
  • Product lifecycle ownership
  • Industry leadership
Perks:
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity

Job Details

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA is seeking a visionary and technically grounded Cable & Connector Architect to define and drive the future of our high-speed (>=100Gbps per lane) interconnect solutions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong Mechanical Engineering understanding, an Electrical Engineering background, and deep experience in high-speed connector and cable manufacturing. You will lead roadmap strategies by balancing requirements with innovation to deliver outstanding designs.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Define and lead the product roadmap for high-speed cables and connectors, rooted in state-of-the-art technical understanding and forward-thinking vision

  • Specify clear, actionable requirements while enabling space for innovation across mechanical and signal integrity domains

  • Work closely with customers and vendors to understand challenges, capture insights, and drive alignment from concept through execution

  • Navigate the ME/SI tradeoff space, ensuring robust mechanical designs while respecting signal integrity constraints

  • Lead or support root cause analysis of mating and mechanical issues, and continuously refine design for manufacturability and reliability

  • Drive fast-turn prototyping and MP cycle time optimization

  • Encourage internal and external collaborators with our vision — and deliver on it with clarity, precision, and excellence!

  • Travel to vendors, manufacturers, and customers (20%) to foster strong relationships and ensure alignment

What we need to see:

  • B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, with strong working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

  • 8+ years experience in high-speed cable and connector design and manufacturing

  • Proven ability to lead product roadmap development and balance technical tradeoffs between signal integrity and mechanical constraints

  • Deep understanding of mating issues, connector mechanics, and high-speed performance limitations

  • Experience working cross-functionally with customers, vendors, and internal R&D/engineering teams

  • Excellent communication and collaborator management skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background in SI/ME co-design for high-speed (>=100Gbps per lane) interconnects

  • Familiarity with high-speed design tools, FEA/thermal/mechanical modeling, and lab measurement techniques

  • Previous ownership of product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing

  • Passion for innovation and industry leadership

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 356,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

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