Automotive Account Manager

NVIDIA is hiring an Automotive Account Manager in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $224k-$357k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this sales role: aI is not part of the work.
The listed pay starts 60% above the typical sales posting on Level.
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AI in this role

Would you like to be a part of one of the most exciting companies in technology? NVIDIA the world leader in Visual and Accelerated Computing, is seeking an Automotive Account Manager to support Tesla Motors in automated driving, cockpit applications and the automotive ecosystem. This full-time position requires close working relationships with NVIDIA solution architects and business development leaders to drive design wins and revenue growth. If you have a passion for how technology is transforming the automotive industry through Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and autonomous driving, we’d like to talk with you!

What you'll be doing:

Work with OEM’s, manufacturers and ISVs in the areas of autonomous driving and cockpit electronics, and evangelize our deep learning based approach
Develop outstanding strategic relationships with customers’ R&D and procurement teams to identify new opportunities and drive design wins
Acquire deep understanding of customers’ system architecture, existing solutions, development plans and competition status, including product strengths / weaknesses, market position and technical / commercial challenges to best position NVIDIA
Engage and steer internal stake holders e.g. Development, Marketing and Operations teams to provide customer best-in-class service and drive business growth
Identify vehicle platforms and respective key personnel at Tier 1 customers, as they relate to applications of NVIDIA’s automotive products

What we need to see:

Possess account management skills, and have the technical depth that allows them to understand the needs of the account
Experience developing relationships with key technical and business roles at top automotive companies
12+ years of experience in business development or sales in technology for automotive
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as leadership skills
BS in Engineering, Business or equivalent experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Pre-existing relationships at targeted accounts are desirable
Knowledge of CPU, GPU, and artificial intelligence/deep learning
Knowledge of ADAS and automated driving application and technology
Background of advanced cockpit and infotainment designs

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most intelligent and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors, with 85% paid through base salary and 15% through variable compensation. The expected cash compensation range for this position is 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

Automotive Account Manager at NVIDIA rates 27 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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