Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
148K-288K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Lead end-to-end technical program management for silicon, board, and system development projects from product definition through mass production. Coordinate engineering, design, operations, and marketing teams; manage requirements, schedules, milestones, risks, budgets, and feature tradeoffs; provide semiconductor expertise; and communicate progress to senior stakeholders while improving program execution processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are now looking for a Program Manager specializing in Silicon Product Definition. The NVIDIA Program Operations group has an immediate opening for a top Technical Project Lead. This group is responsible for the product plan from bring-up to production release. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and isn’t afraid to roll-up your sleeves and get hands dirty. You are a self-starter, with great interpersonal skills, and a leader with a deep sense of dedication to execution excellence.


As a Technical Program Manager on this team, your responsibility includes leading all aspects of and coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of semiconductor and system development projects. Your deep expertise in semiconductor development, computer architecture, and business operations will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of projects, meeting timelines, and delivering NVIDIA’s next generation of AI, Gaming and Visualization products tYou will collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, from engineering, operations to marketing, to drive execution excellence in all aspects of our programs.


What you will be doing:

  • Lead and manage the entire silicon-based products lifecycle, including planning, delivery of key milestones, and ramp of products into mass production.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
  • Provide technical expertise in product (chip, board and systems) development, guiding teams through technical/execution challenges.
  • Own technical requirement collateral, datasheets, and feature POR.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and work to ensure timely and within-budget project execution.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Foster effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve program management processes and operational efficiency.
  • Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years (with BS), 5+ years (with MS) in semiconductor, board, and system program management.
  • Proven track record of optimally managing complex projects in the microelectronics and closely coordinated system fields from concept to delivery.
  • Hands on experience in development of silicon-based products.
  • Deep understanding of silicon product development, board development, software and PDE.
  • Demonstrated ability of having driven hardware product feature tradeoffs (preferably GPU product related)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple technical and business teams.
  • Self-directed and driven, highly motivated, creative, and have a consistent record of balancing multiple tasks at any given time.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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 or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of semiconductor, board, and system program management experience with a BS, or 5+ years with an MS
  • Proven experience managing complex microelectronics and coordinated system projects from concept through delivery
  • Hands-on experience developing silicon-based products
  • Deep understanding of silicon product development, board development, software, and PDE
  • Experience driving hardware product feature tradeoffs
  • GPU product experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple technical and business teams
  • Self-directed, highly motivated, creative, and able to balance multiple tasks

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • 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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