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Senior NPI Program Manager - Datacenter Server Products

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, USonsite$168k-$322k/yrPosted May 28, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Onsite in Santa Clara
  • Base salary up to $322,000
  • Equity and comprehensive benefits
  • Work on next‑gen GPU/CPU datacenter products

Heads up

  • 7+ years experience required

Why this role might suit you

A senior program manager with deep experience in device‑driver and firmware lifecycles will thrive leading cross‑functional NPI efforts for NVIDIA's datacenter server products, leveraging strong analytical and stakeholder‑management skills.

Skills

device-driversfirmwaresoftware-development-lifecycleproduct-bring-upexceltableausmartsheetsagile

About the role

Do you want to join a team of highly motivated and experienced program managers who drive the successful introduction of NVIDIA's next generation GPU/CPU based products? We work closely with internal leaders in Software, Hardware, Firmware, Marketing and Operations to ensure the SW team delivers outstanding products while operating across multiple functional units and all levels of management to achieve Time-To-Market. As part of the team, your knowledge of driver, firmware, diagnostics and the SW stack development processes and priorities will enable you to swiftly make the course adjustments needed to keep these complex projects on track!

Our team drives the correction of any issues that impede program success via on the spot corrections, mid-program or post-mortem analysis. We closely collaborate to wring the maximum efficiency from our processes while seeking out process changes that improve both NPI and SW productivity. Do you wish you were a catalyst in a company that is defining new, globally impactful markets, while working with sharp, upbeat peers? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

What You'll Be Doing:

Driving system software releases to enable production of new systems.

Provide up to date software readiness to cross functional team members.

Learn the stakeholders in the program and what their needs. Plan ahead the HW, FW and SW needs for a successful outcome of the product.

Understand the needs for the new product development. Plan ahead for HW, FW, and SW teams to ensure successful product outcomes.

Prioritize resolution of issues for firmware and platform bring up.

What We Need to See:

Hands on experience with the software development lifecycle, specifically for device drivers and applications

You have experience in product bring up

Effective in a matrix-managed organization and work with datacenter, lab and engineering development teams

Detail oriented and comfortable multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements. Excellent communication and technical presentation skills

You love thinking creatively to resolve novel technical issues and resource constraints

Ability to think strategically and tactically and to build consensus to make programs successful. Thorough knowledge of software engineering and life cycle principles

Data analysis with Excel or Tableau or Smartsheets. Presenting information in more understandable and actionable formats to enhance the decision making

7+ years in a similar or related role with BS CE, EE or CS (or equivalent experience)

Way to Stand Out From the Crowd:

Knowledge of data center systems, standards and deployment a plus

You have shown the ability to independently deliver complex products

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, passionate and self-motivated, 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 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $168k-$322k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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