Hardware Program Manager - Custom Silicon

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 379,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Hardware Program Manager to join our Memory Subsystem team. You will coordinate across marketing, engineering, operations, and external silicon partners from requirements definition through silicon delivery and production, ensuring alignment with NVIDIA's strategy.

The role demands a BSc in engineering and 12+ years of HW PM experience in semiconductors, with strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of HW program management experience in semiconductor, ASIC, or complex hardware development programs.
• Excellent program management skills – familiar with PM methodologies and tools.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and initiatives.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between marketing, engineering, operations, and external silicon partners from initial requirements definition through silicon delivery and production.
• Work with project managers and engineers to ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Develop and implement HW methodologies and PM processes and tools.
• Coordinate execution of complex ASIC programs including memory subsystems, high-speed interfaces, and external semiconductor vendors when applicable.
• Drive alignment across internal teams and external partners such as DRAM vendors, IP providers, and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Requisition ID

JR2014569

Job Category

Program Manager

Time Type

Full time

NVIDIA is looking for Hardware Program Manager to join our Memory Subsystem team! NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. We've built an incredible legacy of innovation that’s fueled 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 computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand and engage with the world! Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent.

As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their life\'s work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

What You\'ll Be Doing

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Responsibility to coordinate between all project stakeholders such as marketing, engineering teams, operations, and external silicon partners from initial requirements definition through silicon delivery and production.
• Work with project managers and engineers to ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Responsibility for developing and implementing HW methodologies and Project management processes and tools.
• Coordinate execution of complex ASIC programs including memory subsystems, high-speed interfaces, and external semiconductor vendors when applicable.
• Drive alignment across internal teams and external partners such as DRAM vendors, IP providers, and manufacturing partners.

What We Need To See

What We Need To See

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 12 years of experience in HW program management in semiconductor, ASIC, or complex hardware development programs.
• Excellent program management skills – familiar with project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams and initiatives.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Personal skills: Team player, independent, responsible, capable of multi-tasking, ability to drive people and tasks, leadership qualities, excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in customer and vendor facing roles

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience in HW development, silicon design, memory technologies (DRAM, HBM, LPDDR, GDDR) or memory subsystem integration.
• Experience coordinating with external silicon vendors, DRAM suppliers, or semiconductor partners.
• Proven technical leadership.
• Experience in customer facing roles.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our teams are rapidly growing. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5, and 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD for Level 6.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 27, 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.