Director, Systems NPI Engineering

d-Matrix

Director of Systems NPI Engineering lead execution of next-gen AI accelerator hardware programs. Manage multi-disciplinary teams for successful product delivery.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end NPI execution from Concept through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP across multiple concurrent programs.
Own systems-level architectural sign-off and engineering change control for cards, trays, and rack platforms.
Build and lead the NPI engineering org — board/system HW design, FPGA design.
Support hyperscaler customer engagements at the technical layer — design wins, PoCs, and integration deep-dives.
Define the validation matrix per program and drive risk burn-down through a clean hand-off to production ramp.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years in systems/hardware engineering for compute or networking platforms.
5+ years leading multi-team NPI execution at director or senior engineering-management level.
End-to-end ownership of at least two NPI programs taken from Concept through MP at the card or rack level.
Deep working knowledge across the systems stack: board design, SI/PI, power delivery, thermal/mechanical, FW bring-up.
Experience delivering high-power, high-density systems into hyperscaler or HPC environments.
Track record leading technical partner engagement and hyperscaler customer interaction.
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
Diverse package of benefits centered around employee wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

NPI executionsystems-level architectureengineering change controlboard designFPGA designvalidation matrixrisk burn-downpower deliverythermal/mechanical designFW bring-up

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcustomer engagementtechnical communicationcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer Engineering