Senior Technical Program Manager – Humanoid Robotics Operations

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the Generalist Embodied Agent Research (GEAR) group, leading Project GR00T, NVIDIA's moonshot initiative to build the AI brain for humanoid robots.

You will work with a collaborative research team producing influential works on LLMs, foundation models, robotics, embodied AI, and physics simulation.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with researchers and engineers, tracking daily to-dos, collecting requirements, defining priorities, and communicating effectively with team leads.
• Coordinate with lab ops teams for smooth experiment execution, maintenance, and logistics.
• Support end-to-end data workflows, including collection planning, vendor coordination, validation, and integration with ML pipelines.
• Coordinate with external partners, such as humanoid robot hardware companies, to align project timelines, deliverables, and integration efforts.
• Track execution across multiple active workstreams, monitoring blockers and driving alignment with engineering teams.
• Work closely with researchers and technical leads to understand shifting priorities, surface trade-offs, and maintain delivery momentum.
• Present status updates clearly and confidently to technical collaborators and leadership.
• Manage lab equipment purchases and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality and a safe lab environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in program or project management roles in AI, robotics, or hardware-software cross-functional environments.
• 8+ years of previous engineering experience, ideally in AI, robotics, or machine learning-related fields.
• Highly meticulous with strong multi-tasking skills, managing 10+ project threads simultaneously.
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and execution mindset, thriving under high pressure.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Hands-on coding experience with Python and related ML/AI frameworks.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience coordinating with robotics hardware vendors, contractors, or manufacturing partners.
• Strong technical background with an understanding of AI, machine learning, and robotics concepts.
• Prior background in working across geographies and time zones.

You will be eligible for equity and benefits, including a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.