Senior Software Program Manager

At NVIDIA, our life's work is to amplify human imagination and intelligence. The automotive industry is at disruption & NVIDIA is at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle revolution, powering many key solutions for major car manufacturers.

The NVIDIA Automotive Software team has a key opening for a Senior Software Program Manager. This group is responsible for the delivery of the core development programs (DRIVE OS) which form the basis for all customer specific programs, the main development context for the generic Automotive development platform as well as new technology bring-up and development.

Responsibilities

• Drive and track software releases for new hardware or software features.
• Lead the software release cycle across development, hardware integration, SQA, and product management.
• Define releases, manage features, bug fixes, testing, and documentation.
• Manage risks and resolve issues affecting release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on software issues and technical feedback.
• Regularly communicate program status and key issues to management and define and manage work packages for external consultants.
• Ensure successful deployment of DRIVEOS processes within assigned releases.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years leading system software engineering projects.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong demonstrated experience in planning, managing execution and driving roadblocks for embedded, Operating Systems SW.
• Proficient in Configuration and Change Management.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
• Led global projects and successful releases with short cadences who is a proven strategic thinker with the ability to build consensus.
• Innovative problem solver for technical issues and resource conflicts who has delivered complex products to customers on time.

Nice to Have

• ISO 26262 or 21434 assessment experience.
• ASPICE assessment experience for MAN process areas.
• Previous experience as an Automotive software developer or PM, enabling effective team mentorship.
• Proficient with Jira and/or Jama, with the ability to train engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with scripting (Python, Google Scripts/JavaScript, REST APIs, Google Sheets) with strong understanding of software engineering principles.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.