Senior Technical Program Manager, DFX Engineering

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $213k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $174,950–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $198k 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 Technical Program Manager, DFX Engineering

As a Senior Technical Program Manager – DFX Engineering, you will join the DFX Engineering team to guide critical innovation programs for next-generation chip development. You will manage the full lifecycle of DFX technologies from architectural specification through silicon validation and field deployment. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional partners in silicon design, verification, software, manufacturing, and datacenter operations to define workflows and integration requirements. You will develop project schedules, identify technical risks, and institutionalize standard methodologies for process improvement. The role requires deep knowledge of ASIC/SoC build, verification, and bring up flows, along with experience in research-to-silicon initiatives. Required skills include proficiency in Python for automating tasks, familiarity with DFX methodologies like IST, and the ability to manage complex programs within rapid development cycles involving advanced semiconductor technology and hardware testability.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the full lifecycle of DFX innovation programs from architectural specification through silicon validation and field deployment.
  • Define architecture, workflows, and integration requirements for new DFX technologies in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, dependencies, and deliverables to meet critical build and deployment milestones.
  • Act as the primary liaison between DFX Engineering, Silicon Design, Software, Manufacturing, and datacenter operations.
  • Identify technical and schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies in partnership with engineering teams.
  • Communicate program status and provide leadership with recommendations for managing complex trade-offs.
  • Institutionalize standard methodologies and automate project management tasks to drive continuous process improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience in technical program management and 8+ years of overall experience.
  • Strong focus on semiconductor development and deep knowledge of ASIC/SoC Build, Verification, and Bring Up/Validation/Productization flows.
  • Experience managing innovation programs or research-to-silicon initiatives without established playbooks.
  • Ability to manage complex, ambiguous programs in fast-paced environments while implementing process improvements through automation.
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting and automating project management tasks (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DFX methodologies including IST (preferred).
  • Knowledge of APIs and data analytics for program management and metrics dashboards (preferred).

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