Senior Technical Program Manager, AI Acceleration

Nvidia

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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This role $213k
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This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $176,000–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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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 Technical Program Manager, AI Acceleration

As a Senior Technical Program Manager in NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI simulation team, you will drive the development of next-generation tools that accelerate hardware and silicon design. Your role involves end-to-end planning and execution of initiatives to integrate AI into chip design workflows, ensuring timely delivery and scalability. You will lead technical discussions with engineers across various teams, evaluate internal and external AI tools, and facilitate their adoption by providing guidance and feedback for continuous improvement. This position requires a deep understanding of RTL design, simulation, formal verification, and software engineering fundamentals, as well as hands-on experience in building and deploying AI agents and productivity tools. You must have 10+ years of technical program management experience in AI and ASIC chip design, with proven ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams and influence technical decisions at scale.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of AI initiatives for chip design.
  • Define program plans and track progress for AI capabilities in hardware workflows.
  • Facilitate technical discussions between AI engineers, hardware teams, and partners.
  • Operationalize the evaluation and adoption of internal and external AI tools.
  • Serve as a product interface to prioritize requirements and translate user needs.
  • Establish and monitor key metrics to ensure delivery meets quality targets.
  • Act as central communication point for all collaborators on initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of technical program management in AI and ASIC chip design.
  • Proven experience leading complex multi-functional programs from concept to production.
  • Strong understanding of RTL design, simulation, formal verification, and software engineering fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with AI agents, LLM-powered systems, and productivity tools in engineering workflows.
  • Ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams and influence technical decisions and architecture.
  • Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into clear program direction.

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