Director, Software TPM - Server Firmware and System Software

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 272,000 - 426,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation seeks a technology leader to manage the Server Software Technical Program Management team, guiding a group of Senior TPMs responsible for firmware and system software on DGX, MGX, and HGX platforms. This role blends strategy with execution in server platform development.

You will drive end‑to‑end SDLC for low‑level components, collaborate with product management and hardware engineering, and push process improvements across TPM and sustaining teams to accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience developing and leading complex low‑level or system software projects.
• 7+ years in a people-management role.
• Deep understanding of server architectures, out‑of‑band management, UEFI/BIOS, interconnects (PCIe, CXL), memory management, and RAS.
• Experience with accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to deliver under tight timelines.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong people-management and mentoring skills to build cohesive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of TPMs driving the technical software and firmware execution for NVIDIA’s NPI and sustaining engineering teams.
• Drive the end‑to‑end SDLC for low‑level server components, including firmware (BMC, UEFI/BIOS), drivers, and system management software, ensuring alignment with hardware schedules.
• Collaborate with NVIDIA product management and hardware engineering teams to define release plans and program objectives.
• Build a strong connection and feedback loop between sustaining and NPI engineering teams to improve product quality and development velocity.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and propagate SDLC standards across multiple engineering and TPM organizations.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical leadership

SDLC expertise

Firmware experience

System software

Communication

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS/EE

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a strong technology leader to manage our Server Software Technical Program Management (TPM) team. This role is at the cross‑section of execution and strategy, leading a team of Senior TPMs who drive the firmware and system software for NVIDIA's next‑generation server platforms like DGX, MGX, and HGX. These platforms bring together the full power of NVIDIA GPUs, NVLink, InfiniBand networking, Grace CPUs, and our optimized AI/HPC software stack. This deep technical leadership role focuses on the Software Development Processes that bring new server hardware to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of TPMs driving the technical software and firmware execution for NVIDIA’s NPI (New Product Introduction) and sustaining engineering teams.
• Drive the end‑to‑end SDLC for low‑level server components, including firmware (BMC, UEFI/BIOS), drivers, and system management software, ensuring alignment with hardware schedules.
• Collaborate closely with NVIDIA product management and hardware engineering teams to define release plans and program objectives.
• Build a strong connection and feedback loop between sustaining and NPI engineering teams to improve product quality and development velocity.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and help propagate SDLC standards across multiple engineering and TPM organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience) or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ overall years of experience developing and leading complex low‑level or system software projects.
• 7+ years of experience in a people‑management role.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, such as server topologies, out‑of‑band management, UEFI/BIOS, interconnects (e.g., PCIe, CXL), memory management, RAS architecture, etc.
• Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a capability to achieve objectives under fast‑paced timelines.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects with contending priorities.
• Strong people‑management and mentoring skills and a consistent record to build cohesive teams.

Ways to Stand Out

• Prior Senior Manager experience leading either engineering or program management teams.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and large‑scale enterprise system architecture.
• Previous experience coordinating activities between HW, firmware, and SW application organizations is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD – 425,500 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.