Senior Technical Program Manager, Quantum Computing Applied Research

Nvidia

Confirmed live yesterday High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Redmond, WASanta Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $213k
$154k most similar roles pay here $270k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$225,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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 1150 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 912 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Nvidia

At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Quantum Computing Applied Research

Senior Technical Program Manager, Quantum Computing Applied Research will lead high-impact strategic R&D initiatives within the quantum computing portfolio to accelerate the transition toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. Working within the applied research team, this individual will manage multiple concurrent technical programs, define execution plans from R&D roadmaps, and prioritize critical activities for success. The role involves bridging the gap between research and engineering by moving new technologies from incubation to scalable solutions while proactively identifying risks and solving complex technical challenges. Key requirements include a deep understanding of the quantum computing ecosystem, including hardware and software, alongside expertise in GPU-accelerated computing, HPC environments, or hybrid quantum-classical workflows. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills to translate sophisticated concepts for diverse audiences and experience collaborating with external partners like national laboratories and research institutions.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $174950 from 49 postings across 12 companies.

See salary data

What you'll do

  • Lead multiple concurrent technical programs across the quantum computing portfolio to integrate accelerated computing.
  • Define execution plans and measurable outcomes based on R&D and technology roadmaps.
  • Prioritize critical activities required for research success and ensure timely completion of milestones.
  • Develop a deep technical understanding of R&D priorities to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and challenges early in the development cycle.
  • Bridge the gap between research and engineering to move technologies from incubation to scalable solutions.
  • Build and operationalize innovation roadmaps in partnership with internal teams and external collaborators.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives and multiple sophisticated programs simultaneously.
  • Validated understanding of the quantum computing ecosystem and technologies, including hardware and software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to translate sophisticated technical concepts for various audiences.
  • Advanced degree in quantum information science, physics, or a related field (preferred).
  • Hands-on research or engineering experience inside a quantum program (preferred).
  • Background in translating research output into developed technology (preferred).
  • Familiarity with GPU-accelerated computing, HPC environments, or hybrid quantum-classical workflows (preferred).

More like this

Similar roles

Senior Quantum Systems Engineer, Quantum Computing

Nvidia

Remote (Canada) 24 days ago $152,000–$241,500
Quantum Computing Quantum Error Correction Quantum Control Systems Real-time Systems Embedded Software CUDA NVIDIA GPUs AI Systems Analysis Firmware Networking Benchmarking
5+ yrs exp Remote

Quantum Computing Systems Engineer

IBM

47 days ago
Quantum Computing High Performance Computing AI Hybrid Cloud Microwave Electronics Test Automation Cryogenics Circuit Test Low Noise Measurement Qubit Calibration Signal Delivery Control Electronics Change Control

Senior Quantum Architect

Microsoft

24 days ago $119,800–$234,700
Quantum Computing Azure High-Performance Computing Artificial Intelligence Firmware System Modeling Hardware Pathfinding Scientific Computing GitHub Copilot Copilot Chat GPT Systems Engineering
4+ yrs exp Hybrid