Join d-Matrix and help build the future of AI inference. We’ve pioneered a memory-centric architecture that brings compute directly into memory, making AI faster, more energy efficient, and accessible on a global scale. From chips and software to rack-scale systems, our team is tackling some of AI infrastructure’s hardest challenges — and shipping breakthrough technology today. If you want to create what comes next and help make infinite inference possible, we’d love to hear from you.
Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and direct communication. We value humility, we believe our different perspectives lead to better solutions, and we’re looking for people who are driven by execution and energized by hard problems.
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA, HQ 3 days per week.
Title: Director, Quality and Reliability Engineering – AI Hardware
The Role:
d-Matrix is seeking an experienced quality and reliability leader to own product, supplier, manufacturing, and customer quality, reliability engineering, and component engineering for AI hardware platforms spanning ASIC, cards, servers, racks, and clusters. This leader is accountable for quality, reliability, field performance, and customer confidence for high-performance AI systems deployed at data center scale.
The role operates at the intersection of hardware engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and customers, embedding quality and reliability into design, supplier, and manufacturing decisions. d-Matrix is already shipping first-generation Rack Scale products in volume. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to build and lead a top-notch team to achieve world-class quality, reliability, and availability performance.
This Role Owns
Quality Management System (QMS) and audit readiness, aligned to ISO 9001 or equivalent
Product Quality and Reliability Engineering, including qualification, RDT, MTBF, ORT, and fault-tolerant design
Supplier Quality across ODMs, Contract Manufacturers, and component suppliers
Manufacturing Quality at ODM and CM sites, including process control, yield, DPPM, and shipment readiness
Customer Quality, including RMA, reverse logistics, failure analysis, and customer escalations
Component Engineering for board-level products and above, including qualification, AVL governance, and second sourcing
Quality metrics and executive reporting with independent reporting to leadership
This role sets quality strategy, standards, and outcomes, collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Supplier and Partner Management who execute within that framework
What you will do:
Build and scale the QMS, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, and CAPA governance, across ASIC, card, server, rack, and cluster-level products
Design and run RMA, reverse logistics, and failure analysis processes with closed-loop feedback into design and manufacturing
Drive reliability programs (qualification, RDT, MTBF, ORT) and fault-tolerant design that meets AI datacenter availability requirements
Establish supplier and manufacturing quality programs across partners, including audits, process controls, and NPI build readiness
Lead Component Engineering for board-level products and above, including qualification, second-source programs, and lifecycle management
Define quality KPIs and dashboards (yield, DPPM, RMA rate, MTBF, CAPA closure) and report independently to executive leadership
Serve as the quality voice in product release and shipment readiness, customer audits, and escalations; build, hire, and develop the quality organization for volume shipments and Rack Scale solutions
What you will bring:
15+ years in hardware quality and reliability engineering, including 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams
BS/MS in EE/ME or a related engineering field
Deep exposure to server-class systems, AI accelerators, or data center hardware
Proven track record of building or scaling a QMS through high-volume ramps
Hands-on experience across supplier, manufacturing, and customer quality, including ODMs and CMs
Component engineering experience: qualification, AVL management, second sourcing, and lifecycle management
Command of reliability fundamentals (MTBF, acceleration models, RDT/ORT, system-, rack-, and cluster-level availability) and quality tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC, DOE)
ISO 9001 lead auditor experience or equivalent; ASQ CQE/CRE and PLM (Arena or Agile) familiarity preferred
Strong executive presence with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
d-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication, and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.
d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individuals interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.