Senior Software Program Manager - Datacenter Compute Server
Nvidia· enterprise· Semiconductors / AI Infrastructure· Sep 27, 2026 · 1mo ago
US, CA, Santa Clara
In office
Full-time
Senior
$145K–$185K est.
12+ years exp
Job description
We are looking for a Senior Software Program Manager to join NVIDIA’s Compute Software platform team. Our work has made major impact in various fields, and are used across leading academic institutions, start-ups, and industry; including the world’s largest Internet companies. We need passionate, hard-working, and creative people to help us reach our Engineering goals.
What you will be doing:
• Work closely with software and firmware development managers, engineers, and other logistical personnel to understand, define and implement processes to support as well as NVIDIA GPUs HPC and AI platforms to cloud service provider customers and OEMs. This will also include responsibilities related to general compute and firmware releases.
• Lead software and firmware execution for Datacenter class of Servers, Rack Solution and PCIe products, drive release schedules and plans, executive status updates. Schedule and lead status meetings, be the focal point for building and maintaining the release schedules as well as the release plan of record.
• Collaborate with teams across the company to plan and drive Software/Firmware objectives for the team. In this role, you will collect requirements, help define priorities, drive scheduling, and planning for all phases of the process implementation. You will develop and maintain schedules, for the many moving parts that need to work in parallel. Lead and improve existing product development and software release processes; and collaborate with engineering management to refine the development workflow for maximum engineering efficiency. You will have the opportunity to partner with diverse technical groups, spanning all organizational levels.
• Internally, you will translate customer requirements into achievable goals and actions and ensure that customers are kept up to date on issue status.
• Partner with various internal teams and third party located in different time zones as needed to help resolve customer issues.
• Manage customer releases.
• Drive process documentation.
• Work with customer PMs on software issues including technical feedback from OEM/ODMs and CSPs.
• Improve and maintain all processes related to enterprise support.
• Should be able to understand big picture of complete NVIDIA SW stack that runs on NVIDIA GPUs.
What we need to see:
• Solid ability to get complex Datacenter products to customers. Experience with datacenter servers and associated SW technologies highly desired.
• Hands on experience with software development and processes, specifically for system software / firmware development.
• Strength working independently and actively with minimal direction from others. Proven experience to creatively resolve technical issues and resource conflicts
• Ability to think strategically and tactically and to build consensus to make programs successful.
• Detailed knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Experience with industry standard configuration management tools. Experience with productivity tools and process automation.
• You should be detail oriented with shown ability to multitask, in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
• Program Managers with excellent verbal and written communication and technical presentation skills. BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience), with 12+ years proven experience in a similar or related role
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
• Operating systems principles, Linux OS and Programming experience in modern programming languages advantageous. Datacenter functional knowledge and experience with PCIe boards is a plus.
• Previous experience coordinating activities between HW, Firmware and SW organizations, is a plus.
• Knowledge of GPUs and NICs is a plus. Having experience with Agile tools in support of this role
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5, and 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 1, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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