Senior TPM - Humanoid Robotics & AI Programs

NVIDIA AI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Humanoid Robotics Operations in Santa Clara. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage experiments and data workflows, and align with external partners on timelines and integration efforts.

The role requires 6+ years in PM in AI/robotics or hardware-software environments, engineering exposure, and hands-on Python experience. Fluency in English and Mandarin is expected, with on-site work at NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
• 6+ years in program or project management in AI/ robotics/hardware-software cross-functional settings; 8+ years of engineering experience in AI/robotics or ML fields.
• Highly meticulous with multi-tasking; able to manage 10+ project threads and hit milestones.
• Strong urgency, ownership and execution mindset under pressure with speed and quality.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic AI research environment.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin for domestic and international partner communication.
• Based in NVIDIA HQ, Santa Clara, CA; able to come to the lab in person.
• Hands-on coding; familiarity with Python and related ML/AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers and engineers; collect requirements, set priorities, identify blockers, and communicate with leads.
• Coordinate with lab ops to ensure smooth experiment execution, maintenance and logistics.
• Support end-to-end data workflows, including collection planning, vendor coordination, validation, and ML pipeline integration.
• Coordinate with external partners (humanoid robot hardware) to align timelines, deliverables and integration efforts.
• Track execution across multiple workstreams; monitor blockers and align with engineering teams.
• Surface trade-offs with researchers and technical leads to maintain momentum.
• Present status updates clearly to technical collaborators and leadership.
• Manage purchase and maintenance of lab equipment; coordinate with facilities for safe, efficient lab operations.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Execution mindset

English and Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/Robotics/Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Humanoid Robotics Operations in Santa Clara. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage experiments and data workflows, and align with external partners on timelines and integration efforts.

The role requires 6+ years in PM in AI/robotics or hardware-software environments, engineering exposure, and hands-on Python experience. Fluency in English and Mandarin is expected, with on-site work at NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara.