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Cable and Connector Architect

Cable and Connector Architect

CompanyNVIDIA
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$184000 – $356500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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