Senior Technical Program Manager - System Software

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
168K-322K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
The Senior Technical Program Manager will manage and implement projects for system-on-chip technology, collaborating across teams to ensure timely and quality software releases.
Summary Generated by Built In

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s motivated by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of self-driving cars, robots and computers that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent.

 

NVIDIA is searching for outstanding Senior Technical Program Manager to join the NVIDIA SOC System Software team. As part of this position, you will be central to managing, implementing, and completing projects for the products based on system-on-chip technology. You will collaborate across engineering, product, hardware, and safety teams to realize robust, safe, secure, and high-performance system software powering products in variety of industries including but not limited to automotive, embedded, robotics, medical etc.

 

What you'll be doing:

  • Coordinate and lead all aspects of the program implementation for the automotive, embedded, and other soc-based products by the system software team.

  • Work closely with engineering, hardware, product, and testing teams from different functions to ensure timely delivery of software releases with high quality.

  • Define and drive software release cycles, including hardware integration, test, validation, and documentation.

  • Coordinate program features, bug fixes, compliance requirements, and documentation to ensure successful product integration.

  • Representing the software system team, collaborate with various BU program managers to streamline incoming requirements for the team.

  • Manage risks and resolve issues affecting scope, schedule, and quality in a fast-paced development cycle.

  • Communicate program status and key issues regularly to the management and stakeholders.

 

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 8+ years of program management in complex system software projects.

  • Strong technical expertise in embedded operating systems and GPU/SOC architecture.

  • Advanced proficiency in Jira, Jama, and scripting tools (Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel).

  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams and managing configuration/change management.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaborator management skills.

  • Proven track record of delivering programs to customers under aggressive timelines.

  • Forward-thinking and strategic problem solver, adept at handling risks and addressing issues efficiently.

 

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Background with ASPICE or ISO 26262 assessments for automotive software workflows.

  • Experience with Agile software development of GPU/SOC system software teams.

  • Experience with silicon software development phases, i.e. POR, pre-silicon, bring-up, post-silicon.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 6, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

Skills Required

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of program management in complex system software projects
  • Strong technical expertise in embedded operating systems and GPU/SOC architecture
  • Advanced proficiency in Jira, Jama, and scripting tools
  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams and managing configuration/change management

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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