Senior Technical Program Manager, Robotics

Nvidia

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $213k
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$234,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $213k versus about $206k 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, Robotics

As a Senior Technical Program Manager - Robotics, you will join the team to drive robotics initiatives encompassing foundation models, simulation-to-real workflows, and edge deployment pipelines. You will own end-to-end program execution for robotics software, including requirements, schedules, risk mitigation, and release planning while coordinating cross-functional workstreams across product, simulation, model training, and on-robot validation teams. The role requires providing an independent technical perspective to challenge assumptions and identify architectural risks. You will utilize expertise in robot learning, simulation-based development using synthetic data and domain randomization, and model deployment to edge platforms. Key technologies and skills include experience with Isaac Sim, Isaac ROS, Omniverse, ML training pipelines, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and hardware/software co-development cycles. You will solve complex technical challenges within the domains of autonomous vehicles, manipulation, and mobile robotics platforms.

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 end-to-end program execution for robotics software initiatives including requirements, schedules, risk mitigation, and releases.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across product, simulation, model training, deployment, and on-robot validation teams.
  • Provide independent technical perspectives to challenge assumptions and identify architectural risks in engineering decisions.
  • Drive process improvements to the product lifecycle and lead release planning activities.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, triage blockers, and communicate program status to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Proactively identify and manage multi-functional dependencies and risks across complex programs.
  • Evaluate engineering proposals and provide informed feedback based on deep technical knowledge of robotics and AI.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management delivering software products.
  • Hands-on robotics experience in areas like robot learning, simulation-based development, edge deployment, or sensor integration.
  • Strong grasp of software development fundamentals and Agile methodologies.
  • Proven success managing complex, multi-team programs with competing priorities.
  • Technical depth sufficient to evaluate engineering proposals and provide informed feedback on architectural risks.
  • Experience with Isaac Sim, Isaac ROS, Omniverse, or similar simulation and SDK tools.
  • Familiarity with ML training pipelines, reinforcement learning, or imitation learning workflows.

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