**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced technical program manager with a background in embedded systems, specifically within the automotive soft
Work type: onsite
Location: US, CA, Santa Clara
Salary: $168,000 – $322,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced technical program manager with a background in embedded systems, specifically within the automotive software industry, to oversee complex autonomous vehicle platforms. **Key highlights** You will lead the software release lifecycle for NVIDIA’s DRIVE OS, ensuring that development, SQA, and integration efforts meet stringent automotive safety standards while effectively communicating progress to management. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 8+ years of experience leading complex system software engineering or embedded projects. - Possess knowledge of automotive compliance standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, or ASPICE. - Have strong hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Jira and Jama. - Are capable of building consensus across global, cross-functional engineering teams to meet tight product cadences.
At NVIDIA, our life's work is to amplify human imagination and intelligence. The automotive industry is at disruption & NVIDIA is at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle revolution, powering many key solutions for major car manufacturers. We are engaged in the key areas of automotive business where visual computing & AI matters: AI Cockpit and Autonomous Vehicles (AV). Autonomous vehicles need a supercomputer on wheels, it's an AI & SW heavy computational challenge. There isn't an off-the-shelf platform which stands up to this challenge, so we are building our own. We need passionate, hard-working and creative people to help use pursue this ambitious project!
The NVIDIA Automotive Software team has a key opening for a Senior Software Program Manager. This group is responsible for the delivery of the core development programs (DRIVE OS) which form the basis for all customer specific programs, the main development context for the generic Automotive development platform as well as new technology bring-up and development. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and isn’t afraid to roll-up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. You are a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills. You will support our software development teams, drive and track release & automotive safety milestones, handle software postings & communicate the plan across various Business Units!
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You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/).
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 24, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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