Director Systems NPI Engineering

Director, Systems NPI Engineering

Company: d-Matrix
Location: Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA headquarters - 3-5 days onsite per week)

About d-Matrix:
d-Matrix is at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, building AI inference compute platforms purpose-built for generative AI at scale. Our digital in-memory compute architecture is shipping in the Corsair PCIe accelerator, with more advanced solutions on the roadmap. We collaborate with hyperscalers and industry leaders to deliver breakthrough inference economics.

Our Culture:
We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, humility, and direct communication. Our inclusive team values diverse perspectives and is driven by a passion for tackling challenges and executing solutions. We are looking for individuals excited to shape the future of AI.

About the Role:
We are hiring a Director, Systems NPI Engineering to lead the team responsible for bringing our next-generation AI accelerator hardware from concept through mass production. You will own cross-functional execution across board design, thermal management, power delivery, signal integrity, firmware bring-up, and validation, ensuring products meet spec, cost, and schedule targets. This is a build role where you will shape the NPI engineering organization.

What You'll Do:

• Drive end-to-end NPI execution from Concept through Mass Production (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 organization (board/system HW design, FPGA design, NPI lab operations) and partner with matrixed function leads (SI/PI, package, thermal, mechanical).
• Lead technical engagement with silicon partners, interconnect/IP providers, networking-ASIC suppliers, and tier-1 ODMs.
• Support hyperscaler customer engagements at the technical layer (design wins, PoCs, integration deep-dives).
• Define validation matrices and drive risk burn-down for a smooth hand-off to production ramp.

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years in systems/hardware engineering for compute or networking platforms.
• 5+ years leading multi-team NPI execution at a Director or Senior Engineering Management level.
• End-to-end ownership of at least two NPI programs from Concept through MP (card or rack level).
• Deep working knowledge across the systems stack: board design, SI/PI, power delivery, thermal/mechanical, FW bring-up, validation, manufacturing readiness.
• Experience delivering high-power, high-density systems to hyperscaler or HPC environments.
• Track record leading technical partner engagement and hyperscaler customer interaction.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling NPI engineering organizations.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

• MCM/chiplet/advanced packaging systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with scale-up coherent/chip-to-chip interconnects, CXL, PCIe Gen 5/6/7, or scale-out fabric.
• Liquid-cooled rack-scale systems delivered to MP.
• Prior role taking AI accelerator silicon from first samples to volume production.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.

Why d-Matrix:
Join a focused team building the inference compute platform for the next decade of generative AI. Lead high-impact programs with autonomy and the rigor of production-grade hardware delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy:
d-Matrix is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We hire the best talent based on humble expertise, kindness, dedication, and a willingness to embrace challenges.