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October 6, 2025

Senior Technical Program Manager - System Software

Senior • On-site

$160,000 - $253,000/yr

Santa Clara, CA

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 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2025.

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.