Senior Software Program Manager, Datacenter Compute Server

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$200,000–$322,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k
This role $261k
$120k most similar roles pay here $344k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$223,117 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $261k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Software Program Manager, Datacenter Compute Server

As a Senior Software Program Manager on the Compute Software platform team, you will manage software and firmware execution for Datacenter class servers, Rack Solutions, and PCIe products. You will collaborate with engineering managers and developers to define processes, drive release schedules, and maintain the plan of record for HPC and AI platforms serving cloud service providers and OEMs. Your daily responsibilities include gathering requirements, resolving resource conflicts, managing customer releases, and improving development workflows for maximum efficiency. The role requires expertise in software engineering principles, configuration management tools, and process automation. You will navigate complex technical issues involving the full NVIDIA software stack on GPUs. Ideal candidates possess experience with Linux OS, modern programming languages, PCIe boards, and coordinating activities between hardware, firmware, and software organizations to solve critical infrastructure challenges for enterprise customers.

What you'll do

  • Define and implement processes to support GPU HPC and AI platforms for cloud providers and OEMs.
  • Lead software and firmware execution for Datacenter servers, Rack solutions, and PCIe products.
  • Create and maintain master release schedules and plans of record for multiple parallel workstreams.
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable goals while providing regular status updates on technical issues.
  • Improve product development workflows to maximize engineering efficiency across the organization.
  • Manage customer releases and coordinate with third-party partners across different time zones.
  • Drive process documentation and improve enterprise support systems.
  • Resolve technical issues and resource conflicts by building consensus among diverse technical groups.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of proven experience in a similar or related role.
  • Experience with software development and processes for system software and firmware.
  • Knowledge of software engineering principles and industry standard configuration management tools.
  • Experience with productivity tools and process automation.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and technical presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage complex datacenter products and resolve technical issues or resource conflicts.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS, modern programming languages, and PCIe boards is preferred.

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