Cost Accounting Salary in Santa Clara, CA

Job Description Summary:Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.Job Description:POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:• Able to perform all Estimator responsibilities• Review project plans, requirements and specifications• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing• Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks• Determine labor and construction equipment costs• Prepare conceptual estimates• Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules• Submit requisitions for purchase of materials• Compare competitive trade bids• Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager• Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)• Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors• Participate in bid compilation on bid day• Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award• Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)• Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors• Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)• Complete other responsibilities as assignedMINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience• Minimum 5 years Estimating experience• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)• Drafting and computer skillsSUMMARY OF BENEFITS:This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.Compensation Range Annual Salary: $117,500.00 - $195,800.00

Job Description Summary:Overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.Job Description:POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:• Able to perform all Assistant Project Manager's and Project Engineer's responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery• Keep project on schedule• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders• Direct preconstruction services and activities• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict• Complete all job close-out procedures• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)• Complete project with full or enhanced fee• Complete other responsibilities as assignedMINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)• Leadership ability• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency• Organizational and communication skills• Drafting and computer skills• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.Compensation Range Annual Salary: $110,500.00 - $165,700.00

Joining NVIDIA's AI Efficiency Team means contributing to the infrastructure that powers our innovative AI research. This team focuses on optimizing efficiency and resiliency of ML workloads, as well as developing scalable AI infrastructure tools and services. Our objective is to deliver a resilient and scalable environment for NVIDIA's AI researchers, providing them with the necessary resources and scale to foster innovation.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) on this team, you'll confront and oversee the unique challenges of building and maintaining the AI and data infrastructure necessary for training flagship models at an unprecedented scale. Your focus will be on increasing researcher productivity, as well improving system stability, availability and performance.What you'll be doing:Understand the challenges of training foundational models: Delve into the specific workflows and resource requirements of training innovative LLMs and Generative AI models. Identify the problems, scaling limitations, and failure points that researchers encounter.Engineer Scalable and Resilient Solutions: Design, implement, and continuously refine highly scalable AI/ML infrastructure. Prioritize fault tolerance, automated recovery mechanisms, and proactive monitoring to minimize disruptions to critical research projects.Increase Researcher Velocity: Develop streamlined processes for resource allocation, model deployment, and experimentation tracking. Collaborate closely with researchers to ensure the infrastructure seamlessly supports their rapidly evolving needs.Lead Complex Technical Projects: Own the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment. Balance agility with meticulous attention to detail, risk assessment, and long-term maintainability.Collaborate for Success: Partner with diverse teams across engineering, research, and operations to drive solutions that address the complexities of large-scale AI development.Resource Matching and Optimization: Collaborate with researchers to understand their computational needs (compute, memory, networking bandwidth, storage performance) and ensure optimal resource utilization.Data Access and Pipelines: Design high-throughput data pipelines and storage solutions that seamlessly integrate with researcher workflows, enabling efficient access to massive datasets.What We Need To See:BS or MS Degree or equivalent experience 8+ years of Program management experience within same or similar industries Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, large-scale ML/HPC workloads, Kubernetes, Slurm, and AWS services. Experience in handling petabyte-scale data and extreme-scale systems with 10s of thousands of compute nodes is a plus.Experience managing projects with one of the following workloads: ML (e.g., training and deploying large machine learning models) or HPC (e.g., deploying Hardware and Software needed to run large batch compute jobs).Experience within Cloud Infrastructure, particularly with compute, networking, and storage.Software Development Background: Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks Project Management Mastery: Demonstrated Ability to manage numerous projects, prioritize in a high-pressure setting, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.Researcher-Centric Focus: Demonstrated ability to empathize with researchers, understand their problems, and translate their needs into technical requirements and map them to the abilities of AI infrastructure engineers and teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.Understanding of data pipeline requirements for large-scale ML training. This includes awareness of data throughput needs, data preprocessing steps, and potential bottlenecks. Familiarity with tools like Apache Spark or Ray is a plus.Background in evaluating and selecting data storage solutions (HDFS, object storage, distributed file systems, such as Lustre) based on cost, performance, and research requirements.The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 247,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NVIDIA's deep learning platforms have made major impact in various fields and are broadly used across leading academic institutions, start-ups, and industry, including the world's largest Internet companies. It's not just technology, though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company makes NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative, and dynamic places to work! At the center of NVIDIA are our core values, like innovation, excellence, determination, and team, that guide us to be the best we can be. We are seeking an experienced and talented technical program manager for the Resource Governance arm of DGX Cloud.We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled DGX Cloud Supply Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing GPU capacity from various cloud service providers to meet our growing demands. This role requires a blend of cloud experience, industry expertise, and a collaborative spirit to work closely with our Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams. The DGX Cloud Supply Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring our contracts satisfy our broad needs and use cases, as well as guaranteeing the smooth delivery and performance of our cloud capacity.What you will be doingSourcing GPU Capacity: Identify and secure GPU capacity from various cloud service providers to meet the company's demands.Vendor Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with cloud service providers, ensuring our needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to align cloud capacity sourcing with our company's strategic goals and technical requirements.Contract Management: Oversee and manage contracts with cloud service providers, ensuring terms are met and capacity is delivered and performs as expected.Business Reviews: Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews with cloud service providers to assess performance, address issues, and explore opportunities for improvement.Dynamic, Agile, and Analytical Approach: Utilize a dynamic and agile approach to adapt to changing demands and employ analytical skills to optimize cloud capacity sourcing strategies.What we need to see:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).8+ years of overall program management experience in software/cloud servicesProven experience in cloud computing, specifically in sourcing and managing GPU capacity with cloud service providers.Strong understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud infrastructure technologies.Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with contract management and business review processes.Comfort with Ambiguity: Ability to operate effectively amidst uncertainty and rapidly changing business conditions. Agile mindset with a commitment to ongoing improvement.Communication and Teamwork: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and influence strategic decisions.Strong technical proficiency: cloud architecture, development and deployment, and bonus points for past programming experience. The base salary range is 164,000 USD - 310,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NVIDIA's deep learning platforms have made major impact in various fields and are broadly used across leading academic institutions, start-ups, and industry, including the world's largest Internet companies. It's not just technology, though! It is our people, some of the brightest in the world, and our company makes NVIDIA one of the most fun, innovative, and dynamic places to work! . We are seeking an experienced and versatile technical program manager for the Resource Governance arm of DGX Cloud.We are in search of a diligent and strategic Pricing / Costing Analyst with a robust background in cloud infrastructure and financial analysis. The successful candidate will be adept at working in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to develop pricing and costing strategies that support our business goals. This role demands a high level of comfort adapting to a highly dynamic and evolving environment. The Pricing / Costing Analyst will conduct contract negotiations and analysis, as well as developing 'should cost' models that accurately reflect effective costs.What you will be doingCollaborate with Finance, Procurement and Operations: Forge strong partnerships with the Fiance, Procurement and Operations teams to analyze contracts and negotiate terms that are favorable and cost-effective. Ensure that we have transparency into TCO, estimated Margin and effective costs.Market and Competitor Analysis: Perform market research and competitor pricing analysis within the cloud infrastructure sector to guide strategic pricing and costing decisions.Development of 'Should Cost' Models: Build sophisticated 'should cost' models that incorporate effective costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and other relevant factors, to inform pricing strategies and contract negotiations.Pricing and Costing Strategy Formulation: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing and costing strategies that reflect market conditions, cost structures, and competitive insights.Reporting and Communication: Generate comprehensive reports and presentations detailing pricing and costing analysis, strategies, and recommendations. Clearly communicate complex data and insights to senior management and key partners.What we need to see:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Master's degree or MBA is preferred.6+ years of relevant experience in pricing and costing analysis, with a focus on cloud infrastructure. Proven track record of effective collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams.Cloud Infrastructure Competence: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure costs, market trends, and the financial implications of technology investments.Analytical and Strategic Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities and critical thinking, capable of interpreting complex data and translating it into actionable pricing and costing strategies.Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Knowledge of SQL and cloud cost management platforms is beneficial.Comfort with Uncertainty: Ability to operate effectively amidst uncertainty and rapidly changing business conditions. Agile approach with a commitment to ongoing improvement.Communication and Teamwork: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with departments and influence strategic decisions.Strong technical proficiency: cloud architecture, development and deployment, and bonus points for past programming experience.The base salary range is 164,000 USD - 310,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ultimate Staffing is looking for a Failure Analysis Technician/Engineer to support a well established Server Repair company located in Santa Clara, CA. This is a onsite role with a target pay range of $35-45/hour. SummaryThe Failure Analysis Engineer uses procedures and instructions to initiate the analysis process when product failure occurs. Investigations are researched for root causes with analysis documented, recorded, and communicated internally and with the client company. Responsible for first level failure analysis on Customer returned Server/Workstation computers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.Data Analysis/Communication/Issue Resolution - Prevention - 90% of Job• Have appropriate knowledge with the various systems, tools, and procedures used in failure analysis.• Be proficient in a large number of applications used for database management and reporting.• Visual mechanical inspection (VMI) of Computer Systems, computer components (Power Supply, DIMM, CPU, NIC, SSD, Motherboards, etc.) and/or subcomponents• Follows procedures and diagrams in performing engineering change orders, as required• Completes component level trouble shooting (capacitor, resistors, fuse, IC, diode, etc.) and failure analysis• Tests, troubleshoots and repairs complex system failures, as required• Assembly & disassembly of units, computer components and subcomponents• Skilled in communication, problem solving, and applying experience and expertise.• Complete sample analysis for equipment and process qualifications.• Identify optimum analytical approaches critical to problems.• Conduct innovative use of new analytical tools, equipment and methodologies.• Develop records and perform various failure analysis on systems and components to identity root cause.• Develop formal failure analysis data reporting and present internally and to client. Requires communication with Asia team in emails and conference calls.• Work inside customer lab.• Other duties as assigned.Team Leadership - 10% of Job• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the company's culture. • Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.• Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer, and supplier relationships. Communicates and works well with all business partners.• Ensures inventory management and merchandise allocation flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.Education and/or Experience• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer/Server repair or other related field. Will accept Associates degree with experience in product engineering.• 0-2 years experience in FA role or 4 plus years in electronics quality inspection role• Comprehensive computer knowledge is essential.• Ability to use electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes & multi-meters, etc.)• Remain current on developments in field(s) of expertise, regulatory requirements, and a comprehensive knowledge of the Client's products, markets, and objectives as well as industry trends.• Must be able to speak English. Able to speak Mandarin Chinese is a plus.Essential Skills:• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.• Familiarity with MS Office (advanced excel)• Familiar with computer software and operating systems and possess the ability to id