Senior Software Program Manager

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

At NVIDIA, the company's mission is to amplify human imagination and intelligence. NVIDIA is leading the autonomous vehicle revolution, providing key solutions for major car manufacturers in areas like AI Cockpit and Autonomous Vehicles (AV). Autonomous vehicles require a supercomputer on wheels, presenting an AI and software-heavy computational challenge that NVIDIA is addressing by building its own platform. The NVIDIA Automotive Software team is seeking a Senior Software Program Manager. This group is responsible for delivering core development programs (DRIVE OS), which serve as the foundation for all customer-specific programs, the main development context for the generic Automotive development platform, and new technology bring-up and development. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, is a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, and is willing to be hands-on. This role involves supporting software development teams, driving and tracking release and automotive safety milestones, managing software postings, and communicating plans across various Business Units.

Requirements

8+ years leading system software engineering projects
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
Strong demonstrated experience in planning, managing execution and driving roadblocks for embedded, Operating Systems SW
Proficient in Configuration and Change Management
Excellent communication and technical presentation skills
Led global projects and successful releases with short cadences who is a proven strategic thinker with the ability to build consensus
Innovative problem solver for technical issues and resource conflicts who has delivered complex products to customers on time

Nice To Haves

ISO 26262 or 21434 assessment experience
ASPICE assessment experience for MAN process areas
Previous experience as an Automotive software developer or PM, enabling effective team mentorship
Proficient with Jira and/or Jama, with the ability to train engineering teams
Hands-on experience with scripting (Python, Google Scripts/JavaScript, REST APIs, Google Sheets) with strong understanding of software engineering principles

Responsibilities

Drive and track software releases for new hardware or software features
Lead the software release cycle across development, hardware integration, SQA, and product management
Define releases, manage features, bug fixes, testing, and documentation
Manage risks and resolve issues affecting release scope, schedule, and quality
Collaborate with stakeholders on software issues and technical feedback
Regularly communicate program status and key issues to management and define and manage work packages for external consultants
Ensure successful deployment of DRIVEOS processes within assigned releases
Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE best practices