Technical Program Manager - Chip System Software

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead Chip System Software programs, coordinating across Platform Software, Hardware, Silicon, Firmware, and external partners. You will drive schedules, risk mitigation, and release readiness for Linux-based platform software in AI-RAN and SD-RAN contexts.

You should bring 12+ years in TPM/Engineering, a strong Linux and Agile background, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or Software Development.
• Experience managing complex software programs involving Linux-based platforms.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and software release processes.
• Experience with gathering requirements involving several engineering teams and outside partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and rank product and platform software requirements with Product Management, Engineering, Customers, and external vendors.
• Develop and maintain coordinated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities across Platform Software, Hardware, Silicon, Firmware, Product Management, Quality Engineering, Customer Engineering, and external collaborators.
• Drive software release readiness for internal development, customer evaluations, and production releases.
• Manage dependencies with external collaborators including Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and ecosystem partners.
• Facilitate technical discussions, engineering reviews, build reviews, and program status meetings.
• Define and monitor key program metrics, deliverables, and executive dashboards.
• Support customer engagements by coordinating software deliverables, schedules, and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Technical Program Manager - Chip System Software (Finance)

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique 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 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 best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to become part of the Chip System Software team. This team builds Linux platform software for innovative AI-RAN and Software-Defined RAN (SD-RAN) solutions. It develops production-ready software combining NVIDIA technologies with popular commercial Linux systems such as Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). In the TPM role, you will advise the planning, coordination, and delivery of platform software programs, aligning efforts across software, hardware, customers, and ecosystem partners. This position calls for close collaboration, requiring a strong technical foundation, program management skills, and the capacity to engage effectively with both internal teams and external technology partners

What you'll be doing:

• Work together with Product Management, Engineering, Customers, and external vendors to gather, document, and rank product and platform software requirements.
• Develop and maintain coordinated project schedules, achievements, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities across Platform Software, Hardware, Silicon, Firmware, Product Management, Quality Engineering, Customer Engineering, and external collaborators.
• Drive software release readiness, ensuring achievements are met for internal development, customer evaluations, and production releases.
• Manage dependencies with external collaborators, including Canonical, Red Hat, silicon vendors, and ecosystem partners.
• Facilitate technical discussions, engineering reviews, build reviews, and program status meetings.
• Define and monitor key program metrics, deliverables, and executive dashboards.
• Support customer engagements by coordinating software deliverables, schedules, and issue resolution.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or Software Development.
• Experience managing complex software programs involving Linux-based platforms.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and software release processes!
• Experience in gathering and handling technical requirements involving several engineering teams and outside partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience in working with Linux-based software, embedded systems, or enterprise Linux distributions such as Ubuntu and/or RHEL.
• Familiarity with kernel, BSP, software integration, and release engineering.
• Experience in networking, telecommunications, cloud platforms, or Software-Defined RAN technologies.
• Experience collaborating with hardware and software co-development teams.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent program management certification is a plus!

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

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.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 21, 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.