Manager, Tegra Software Chip

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 45 days ago $184,000$287,500 / year

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TL;DR

NVIDIA is hiring a senior SW project management leader to join its high-performance team responsible for coordinating software activities throughout the entire silicon lifecycle of next-generation SOC chips used in automotive, data center, embedded, and mobile products. This role involves leading all aspects of Tegra chip software planning and execution, including pre-silicon development, validation, bring-up, and productization, while driving complex joint debug between SW and HW teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards such as ISO26262. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer or electronics engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least two years in management, and expertise in embedded systems architecture, kernel development, and SOC micro-architecture validation.

Skills

SW development life cycle Technical program management Embedded systems architecture CPU Memory Operating Systems Device drivers Pre-Silicon bring-up Post-Silicon bring-up ISO26262 Kernel development System Software Drivers Silicon validation SOC micro-architecture

What you'll do

  • Lead and execute all aspects of Tegra chips SW planning and execution.
  • Identify and drive technical, logistical or resource-related activities for silicon milestones.
  • Coordinate complex joint debug between software and hardware teams.
  • Drive simulation and emulation processes with Simulation and Emulation teams.
  • Ensure compliance to Safety standards in the development process.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 2 years in management.
  • Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and embedded systems architecture.
  • Proven track record in technical program management within a matrix organization.
  • Experience leading software development for Automotive, Data Center, and Mobile SOCs.
  • Strong knowledge of pre-silicon/post-silicon bring-up processes for complex SoC.
  • Understanding of safety standards like ISO26262 and experience with safety-compliant software.

Market check

Salary context

This $184,000–$287,500 range sits above 70% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000$258,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$175,412$245,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 825 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 813 roles with salary data.

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