Senior Technical Program Manager - CPU Firmware

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $200,000–$322,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 - CPU Firmware

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NVIDIA is hiring a Senior SW Program Management Leader for its CPU product development team, focusing on Data Center, Automotive, and Embedded markets. This role involves leading the entire silicon and product lifecycle from architecture specifications through shipping platforms, coordinating firmware planning and execution across various teams. Key responsibilities include developing metrics to assess program status, ensuring timely delivery of necessary documentation, and translating product variations into testable requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development life cycles, technical program management in matrix organizations, and deep knowledge of systems architecture including CPUs, memory, interconnects, and advanced ARM/RISC-V architectures. Experience with pre-silicon/post-silicon bring-up and system software or firmware for embedded and server products is essential.

Skills

SW Product Life Cycle CI/CD ARM Architecture RISC-V System Software Device Drivers Firmware Development Pre-Silicon Validation Post-Silicon Validation Operating Systems CPU Firmware Power Management Thermal Management Advanced Buses Interconnects Confidential Compute Architecture

What you'll do

Lead CPU Firmware planning and execution across all stages of product development.
Develop metrics to assess program status and communicate readiness and risks.
Ensure teams provide necessary documentation for the SW Product Life Cycle.
Translate product variations into testable requirements for CPU Firmware.
Schedule and lead status meetings, managing communication across multiple locations.

What we're looking for

12+ years of experience in related fields with at least 2+ years in leadership roles.
Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and systems architecture.
Proven track record in technical program management within matrix organizations.
Experience leading software for SOC and platform bring-up processes.
Strong background in pre-silicon/post-silicon bring-up of complex SoCs and platforms.

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