Description
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Software Manager to join the System Production Engineering group. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of system production solutions for Network Switches. You will lead a team of engineers to develop and deliver cutting-edge production test solutions that ensure the highest quality for every NVIDIA Networking system shipped to customers.
Collaborating closely with engineers, hardware and software architects, R&D teams, and external partners, including production lines, you will drive innovation and excellence in software development methodologies. Your leadership will elevate software quality standards within the group while enhancing the team's technical capabilities.
As a Senior Software Manager, you will be responsible for guiding, mentoring, and expanding your engineering team, ensuring effective planning and execution of projects while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. You will also work closely with Product and Program Management, Engineering and Production line teams, and HR to achieve business objectives, enhance user experiences, and develop user-friendly production test content.
In addition, you will oversee the complete product lifecycle, including design, development, build, and enhancement of networking systems test software. You will define product features and roadmaps, understand product strategy and market positioning, and drive products to successful completion and deployment.
This role demands a combination of strong leadership skills, technical expertise in software and hardware systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments to drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Team Leadership and Development: Guide, mentor, and expand your engineering team, ensuring effective planning and execution of projects while maintaining high standards of quality and performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product and Program Management, Engineering and Production line teams, and HR to achieve business objectives, enhance user experiences, and develop user-friendly production test content
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete product lifecycle, including design, development, build, and enhancement of networking systems test software
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Define product features and roadmaps, understand product strategy and market positioning, and drive products to successful completion and deployment
- Quality Assurance and Testing: Review architectural designs (electrical, mechanical, process, software) of tested units to identify potential design issues and ensure robust and efficient production, resulting in high-quality products for customers
- Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues affecting project scope, schedule, and quality, and continuously improve processes and procedures within the team to streamline operations
Requirements:
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 10 years of experience in software development, test automation, or system validation
- 5+ years of team management experience in building and leading highly performing teams
- Strong programming expertise in Python for system-level development
- Experience with production test development and automation frameworks
- Knowledge of Linux systems, embedded software, and firmware development
- Familiarity with hardware/software co-design, debugging, and system bring-up
- Proven ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams
- Strong experience in driving software development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
- Ability to work closely with hardware engineers, software architects, R&D teams, and production teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
Preferred qualifications:
- Fast learner – able to quickly integrate into a functional team, understand complex systems and processes, and adapt effectively to new challenges
- Team player – focused on the bigger picture, collaborating across teams, and contributing to overall team success
- Hardware testing knowledge – experienced with hardware testing methodologies, debugging, and validation processes