Software Program Manager, New Product Introduction

NVIDIA is hiring a Software Program Manager, New Product Introduction in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $108k-$184k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Do you want to join a team of motivated and experienced program managers who drive the successful introduction of NVIDIA's next generation GPU-based products? We work closely with internal leaders in Software, Hardware, Marketing and Operations to ensure the SW team delivers outstanding products while operating across multiple functional units and all levels of management to achieve Time-To-Market. As a part of the team, your knowledge of driver and firmware development processes and priorities will enable you to swiftly make the course adjustments needed to keep these complex projects on track!

Our team drives the correction of any issues that impede program success via on-the-spot corrections, and mid-program or post-mortem analysis. We closely collaborate to wring the maximum efficiency from our processes while seeking out process changes that improve both NPI and SW productivity. If you wish you were a catalyst in a company that is defining new, globally impactful markets, while working with sharp, upbeat peers, this is an opportunity for you!

What you’ll be doing:

Negotiating all system, board, and chip needs on behalf of the SW development and QA teams.
Driving hardware allocation, infrastructure, budgeting, and priority calls.
Representing the Software organization at Go-To-Market meetings for the GPU segment.
Building and presenting a clear overview of the project plan.
Learning the software stack to understand SW team requirements.

What we need to see:

Hands-on experience with the software development lifecycle, specifically for device drivers and applications.
Experience in chip bringup.
Detail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.
Thorough knowledge of software engineering and lifecycle principles.
Experience with productivity tools and process automation a huge plus, as well as data analysis with Excel or Tableau.
Knowledge of operating systems, graphics principles, AI datacenters, and standards a plus.
Experience using AI to boost productivity and solve problems.
3+ years in a similar or related role and BS CE, EE or CS (or equivalent experience)
PM certification/training a plus.

NVIDIA is widely considered one of the world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative, passionate, and self-motivated, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
108,000 USD – 184,000 USD for Level 2; and 136,000 USD – 212,750 USD for Level 3.

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

Software Program Manager, New Product Introduction at NVIDIA rates 22 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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