Senior Technical Program Manager, VLSI

Nvidia

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$168,000–$258,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Above market

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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, VLSI

Senior Technical Program Manager – VLSI joins the VLSI Engineering organization to manage the end-to-end lifecycle for the Circuit Solutions Group. This role bridges architectural concepts and physical silicon by accelerating tape-out cycles through optimized engineering workflow schedules and tracking closed-loop validation. The candidate will develop high-fidelity schedules, manage complex dependencies across design and verification, and act as a strategic liaison between cross-functional partners like Architecture and Operations. Key responsibilities include managing change control processes, orchestrating post-silicon test plans, and building Smartsheet dashboards for real-time program health visibility. The role requires technical fluency in VLSI, silicon validation, and the ASIC/SoC lifecycle. Required skills include expert-level Smartsheet proficiency and Python to automate lab data ingestion into project management tools. This position addresses the challenge of aligning complex technical trade-offs during the transition from RTL handoff to productization.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $199200 from 77 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end "Arch-to-Silicon" lifecycle for the Circuit Solutions Group including design, verification, and tape-out.
  • Develop high-fidelity schedules and manage complex dependencies across pre- and post-silicon execution phases.
  • Act as the primary strategic liaison between CSG and cross-functional partners like VLSI, Architecture, and Operations.
  • Manage the change control process during design reviews to balance scope changes against schedule impacts.
  • Lead Closed-Loop Validation by comparing silicon results against simulation assumptions to improve model accuracy.
  • Orchestrate post-silicon test plans to ensure coverage of architectural requirements and critical corner cases.
  • Create expert-level Smartsheet dashboards to provide real-time program health and progress visibility for executives.
  • Automate the ingestion of lab data into project management tools using Python to drive operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • 8+ years of TPM experience with a focus on Semiconductor Design and the full ASIC/SoC lifecycle.
  • Strong technical fluency in VLSI regarding design cycles, silicon validation, and correlation.
  • Ability to align cross-functional teams on unified execution paths and influence technical trade-offs.
  • Expert-level Smartsheet proficiency including advanced automation and visual dashboarding.
  • Outstanding negotiation and presentation skills to influence senior engineering staff without direct authority.
  • Direct background in circuit design or hardware validation (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python to automate data-driven project management tasks (preferred).

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