Senior Technical Program Manager - GPU Software

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager - GPU Software in Santa Clara, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Manage software engineering programs and coordinate chipset and GPU software roadmaps across cross-functional teams.

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NVIDIA's GPU Software team seeks a skilled and experienced technical program manager to help deliver on NVIDIA's inspiring product roadmap! The software produced by this team include foundational kernel components, drivers, and firmware that support the entire family of NVIDIA chipsets. Join an excellent team and help guide NVIDIA's future!

What you'll be doing:

You will collaborate with the team and peers across the company to build, represent and carry out detailed plans representing the team's work. In particular, you will have the opportunity to:

Work on aligning NVIDIA's chipset and product roadmap with the software team capacity roadmap and help balance global priorities
Keep the team on track by coordinating dependencies across functional areas and identifying planning gaps
Be empowered to make prioritization decisions and represent the team to other groups
Partner closely with hardware, release planning, and customers, giving you a complete picture of software at NVIDIA
Propose and develop new methods to handle projects and unify planning systems
Define and track metrics to improve execution efficiency

What we need to see:

10+ overall years of program management experience in delivering software products
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or similar field or equivalent experience
Proven track record of balancing short-term delivery towards critical timelines alongside thoughtful long-term steps towards improving planning, processes, and team capabilities.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Past experience as a software developer
Knowledge of SOC, GPU or CPU project management
Background in graphics, machine learning, or accelerated computing
Experience with software productivity tools and process automation

NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the world’s most desirable employers. As a result, we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. With competitive salaries, and generous benefits, our engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative, driven, and independent program manager with a real passion for technology, we'd love to have you join the team.

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.

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Key facts

Senior Technical Program Manager - GPU Software is an open job at NVIDIA.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in US, CA, Santa Clara.
The job was posted on October 30, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by NVIDIA. Apply on NVIDIA

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