Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicles Platform

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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