Senior Software Technical Program Driver, OEM and NCP Escalations

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 1, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $213k
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$220,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $190k 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

Nvidia currently has 896 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 876 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Technical Program Driver, OEM and NCP Escalations

As a Senior Software Technical Program Driver - OEM and NCP Escalations, you will join the team to lead efforts in crafting innovative compute software solutions for cloud service providers, automotive customers, and OEMs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product marketing, and quality assurance to establish streamlined development processes and manage complex release schedules. Your daily responsibilities involve translating customer requirements into actionable tasks, managing risk strategies for parallel workstreams, and resolving technical issues across various time zones. The role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and configuration management tools. You will navigate the complexities of hardware platforms, system software, firmware stacks, and datacenter servers to resolve escalations. Essential skills include technical presentation, proactive problem-solving, and experience managing the full software development lifecycle for high-stakes enterprise products.

What you'll do

  • Establish and implement streamlined processes for developing advanced compute software solutions for cloud providers and automotive customers.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for building and upholding release schedules and prioritized release plans.
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable tasks while keeping customers informed on issue statuses.
  • Manage and resolve technical issues and escalations from OEMs, CSPs, and other partners.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules while proactively identifying risks and formulating mitigation strategies.
  • Drive planning and scheduling for all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Optimize development workflows to improve engineering efficiency across multi-functional teams.
  • Lead status meetings to address technical challenges and resolve customer concerns.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in a similar or related role.
  • 5+ years of experience driving down software and hardware customer escalations.
  • Hands-on experience with software development for hardware platforms.
  • Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies and associated tools.
  • Comprehensive understanding of software engineering principles, configuration management tools, and automation processes.
  • Strong communication and technical presentation skills to build consensus and resolve issues.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple parallel work streams in a dynamic environment.

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