Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Technical Program Manager for Silicon Product Definition in Santa Clara, CA. You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of silicon-based products, coordinating with engineering, design, and marketing to meet milestones and drive mass production.

You will bring deep semiconductor development experience, strong program management skills, and the ability to balance technical tradeoffs with business goals. Equity and comprehensive benefits accompany competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in engineering or CS or related field.
• 5+ years in semiconductor, board, and system program management with BS.
• Hands-on silicon product development experience.
• Strong communication across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead silicon-based product lifecycle from planning to mass production.
• Define objectives with engineering, design and marketing teams.
• Provide technical guidance on chip, board, and system development.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure on-time execution.
• Deliver regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Semiconductor program mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

GPU product knowledge

Project coordination

Education

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Engineering or Computer Science (optional)

Tools

PDE knowledge

Board/product development tools

Job description

We are now looking for a Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition. The NVIDIA Program Operations group has an immediate opening for a top Technical Program Manager. This group is responsible for the product plan from bring-up to production release. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and isn't afraid to roll-up your sleeves and get hands dirty. You are a self-starter, with great interpersonal skills, and a leader with a deep sense of dedication to execution excellence. As a Technical Program Manager on this team you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of semiconductor and system development projects. Your deep expertise in semiconductor development, computer architecture, and business operations will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of projects, meeting timelines, and delivering NVIDIA's next generation of AI, Gaming and Visualization products to the market. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, from engineering, operations to marketing, to drive execution excellence in all aspects of our programs.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the entire silicon-based products lifecycle, including planning, delivery of key milestones, and ramp of products into mass production.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise in product (chip, board and systems) development, guiding teams through technical/execution challenges.
• Own technical requirement collateral, datasheets, and feature POR.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and within-budget project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve program management processes and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years (with BS), 5+ years (with MS) in semiconductor, board, and system program management.
• Proven track record of optimally managing complex semiconductor and system projects from concept to delivery.
• Hands on experience in development of silicon-based products.
• Deep understanding of silicon product development, board development, software and PDE.
• Demonstrated ability of having driven hardware product feature tradeoffs (preferably GPU product related)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple technical and business teams.
• Self-directed and driven, highly motivated, creative, and have a consistent record of balancing multiple tasks at any given time.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 22, 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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.