Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicles Platform

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicles Platform in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $200k-$322k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Lead technical programs and cross-functional teams to deliver autonomous vehicle software platforms.

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NVIDIA is defining the next era of computing, tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to power computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Our DRIVE platform gives automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, and start-ups the power and flexibility to develop and deploy breakthrough AI systems for autonomous vehicles — today powering over 270 partners in the development of autonomous cars, trucks, shuttles, and taxis!

We are looking for a creative and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to join the NVIDIA DRIVE AV Platform team and help bring NVIDIA's autonomous vehicle platform to the world! You will lead a focused effort to productize groundbreaking solutions that will redefine transportation and the growing field of self-driving cars. You will work with dedicated multi-functional engineering teams across vehicle subsystems — software, hardware, validation, and systems — to integrate their work into our autonomous DRIVE SW platform, while achieving or exceeding all relevant NVIDIA and automotive standards & guidelines. The work is exciting, impactful, and fast-paced. We have customers and competition.

What you'll be doing:

Lead multiple, concurrent complex programs & projects across the autonomous driving platform.
Drive new platform technologies from bringup to production across software, hardware, vehicle, and validation teams.
Manage automotive software development and releases in a highly dynamic environment.
Define scope and manage project roadmaps, schedules, and milestones with cross-functional engineering teams.
Handle risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies proactively.
Improve processes and procedures within the team. Streamline day-to-day operations.
Communicate regularly to manage expectations and provide timely updates on progress, risks, and decisions.

What we need to see:

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of industry and Technical Program Management experience in software engineering and releasing commercial products.
Track record of delivering scalable programs and process improvements in fast-paced, multi-functional environments.
Experience driving adoption of new and improved process workflows.
Strong technical acumen across software and hardware platforms.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Self-starter with a “can-do” attitude.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

Previous experience & lived a life as a software developer or software QA engineer. Understand the pressures they are under, allowing you to more optimally lead them in projects as well as process.
Background in embedded systems (OS, platform drivers, sensors, middleware) or other software close to the hardware stack.
Experience in Automotive system integration.
Experience with Jira and/or JAMA, to the point that you can be comfortable mentoring an engineering team how to use these tools with agility.
Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodology.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. 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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 20, 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

Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicles Platform at NVIDIA rates 35 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.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicles Platform is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $200k-$322k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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