Nvidia Cable Connector Architect 

United States, California 

56241190

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/mechanicalmodeling, and lab measurement techniques

• Previous ownership of product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing

• Passion for innovation and industry leadership