Senior Software Technical Program Manager

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (TX); On-site; USD 168,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for its Compiler Development team in Santa Clara. You will drive cross-functional software programs, coordinate multi-site teams across time zones, and ensure delivery of compiler-related projects from concept to deployment.

You will lead in both Waterfall and Agile environments, communicate with executive stakeholders, and shape processes that improve efficiency, risk management, and timely milestones while tackling complex technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree.
• 8+ years in a similar or related role.
• Validated Software Engineering background and technical skills.
• Ability to investigate technical issues with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of operating systems, software development methodologies, and compilers.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Track record of fundamentals in program management: risk, tracking, facilitation, time management, problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Hands on driving software programs and processes, leading multi-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Lead projects in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Present project status to teams and executive management.
• Work independently with minimal mentorship.
• Coordinate with global partners across time zones to define work and deliver.
• Influence teams by creating an efficient development environment through process improvements.
• Follow defined escalation processes when tasks are off track.
• Think strategically and distill complex projects into manageable tasks and milestones.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Multitasking

Strong presentation skills

Creative problem solver

Risk management

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Electronic Engineering/CS

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

NVIDIA's Compiler team is dedicated to bringing best-in-class compiler technology to NVIDIA's developer community spanning across multiple domains like Deep Learning/ Machine Learning, High Performance Computing, Graphics and Automotive. NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to be a key member of our Compiler Development team. A best-in-class professional who will be directly responsible for delivering the newest and most up to date compilers to our developers and the success of various product releases. A strong leader who is an authority in cross functional team coordination, comfortable in a matrixed organization, responsible for driving software development and documenting the process from concept to delivery. As an independent problem solver, you will engage in initiatives relating to process development/ implementation for the Compiler organization. If you want to be part of innovative technology for powerful GPU graphics and compute technologies, delivering new groundbreaking features for compute programs which include CUDA, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence; we have an outstanding opportunity for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Hands on driving software programs and processes. Leading multi-functional team members in a matrix organization to deliver projects on time.
• Leading projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management.
• Working independently, take-charge and influence with minimal mentorship
• Working with global partners across multiple time zones, geographies, and diverse technical fields to define work you're doing, report on status, and deliver projects to expectations.
• Influencing other teams by creating an efficient/accountable development environment through process development and process improvement.
• Observing and following defined processes for escalation if the execution of planned work product tasks is not on track.
• Thinking strategically and tactically. Someone who can distill sophisticated projects down to manageable tasks and landmarks and optimally disseminate them to the multi-functional teams.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree.
• 8+ years in a similar or related role.
• Passionate about details and an authority at multitasking.
• Validated Software Engineering background and technical skills.
• Ability to investigate technical issues. Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of operating systems, software development standard methodologies, and compilers are highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Creative problem solver, able to resolve technical issues and conflicting priorities.
• Track record of understanding and implementing the foundational program management skills; risk management, tracking and monitoring, meeting facilitation, domain expertise, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Craft and implement new processes for workflow between different teams.
• GPU, CUDA, Compiler and/or AI knowledge.
• Experience with project management tools, like JIRA (Atlassian Project Management & Teamwork Software), MS Project. Implementing tool automation in support of this role is plus.
• Creatively resolving technical issues and resource conflicts through consensus and team building to delivering sophisticated products to customers.
• Project Management Professional Certification.

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 September 1, 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.