Description
NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the DRIVE AV Platform team. The successful candidate will lead a focused effort to productize groundbreaking solutions that will redefine transportation and the growing field of self-driving cars.
The Senior Technical Program Manager will work closely with dedicated multi-functional engineering teams across vehicle subsystems , software, hardware, validation, and systems , to integrate their work into the autonomous DRIVE SW platform, while achieving or exceeding all relevant NVIDIA and automotive standards and guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading multiple, concurrent complex programs across the autonomous driving platform , from embedded platform bring-up through production release
- Driving new platform technologies across the full stack: embedded OS, platform drivers, middleware, sensor integration, and validation
- Running automotive software development and releases in a highly dynamic environment, maintaining quality across rapid release cadences
- Translating deep embedded and SW knowledge into actionable program structures , defining scope, roadmaps, schedules, and milestones
- Identifying and resolving risks and issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality, especially those spanning SW/HW boundaries
- Improving processes and procedures within the team; streamlining day-to-day operations with an eye for scalable engineering workflow using AI
Requirements:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years of proven experience, with at least 8 years in Technical Program Management driving software engineering programs and releasing commercial products
- Solid understanding of embedded systems software: OS fundamentals (Linux, QNX, or similar RTOS), platform drivers, sensor middleware, and SW/HW integration
- Strong technical competence to engage deeply with engineering teams, debug program-level issues, and make sound trade-off calls across SW and HW domains
Nice to have:
- Experience shipping embedded software in automotive, robotics, or a related domain
- Direct experience in autonomous vehicle platform development, including ADAS software integration, sensor fusion stacks, or platform validation
- Familiarity with automotive-grade software standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, or equivalent) and how they interact with program execution
- Background leading global programs across time zones with geographically distributed engineering teams
- Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodology; PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus, with proficiency with Jira and PMP tools with agility and scale
In terms of compensation, the base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5, and 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD for Level 6. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.