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NVIDIA

Senior Software Technical Program Manager

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

NVIDIA's Compiler team is dedicated to bringing best-in-class compiler technology to NVIDIA's developer community spanning across multiple domains like Deep Learning/ Machine Learning, High Performance Computing, Graphics and Automotive.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be a key member of our Compiler Development team, directly responsible for delivering the newest and most up-to-date compilers to our developers and the success of various product releases.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on driving software programs and processes, leading multi-functional team members in a matrix organization to deliver projects on time.
  • Leading projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management.
  • Working independently, taking charge, and influencing with minimal mentorship.
  • Collaborating with global partners across multiple time zones, geographies, and diverse technical fields to define work, report on status, and deliver projects to expectations.
  • Influencing other teams by creating an efficient and accountable development environment through process development and process improvement.
  • Observing and following defined processes for escalation if the execution of planned work product tasks is not on track.
  • Thinking strategically and tactically, distilling sophisticated projects down to manageable tasks and landmarks, and optimally disseminating them to multi-functional teams.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
  • 8+ years of experience in a similar or related role.
  • Passionate about details and an authority at multitasking.
  • Validated Software Engineering background and technical skills.
  • Ability to investigate technical issues and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of operating systems, software development standard methodologies, and compilers are highly valued.
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
  • Creative problem solver, able to resolve technical issues and conflicting priorities.
  • Track record of understanding and implementing foundational program management skills, including risk management, tracking and monitoring, meeting facilitation, domain expertise, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Open Source ecosystems and challenges, LLVM upstream contributions, and repository mirroring and unification.
  • Compiler, GPU, CUDA, AI knowledge.
  • Crafting and implementing new processes for workflow between different teams.
  • Experience with project management tools like JIRA and MS Project.
  • Implementing tool automation in support of this role.
  • Creatively resolving technical issues and resource conflicts through consensus and team building to deliver sophisticated products to customers.
  • Project Management Professional Certification.

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.