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Senior Software Program Manager

NVIDIA· Program Mgr, Technical
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Santa Clara, CA$168k - $258.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Program Manager for NVIDIA Automotive Software (DRIVE OS) driving software release cycles, risk management, and alignment across development, hardware integration, SQA, and product management within automotive AI and safety regulatory contexts.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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; 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.

Skills

Required:Software release managementProject/program managementConfiguration and Change ManagementCommunication and presentations
Nice to have:Automotive safety standardsAutomotive software development experience

Benefits

  • equity
  • benefits (see NVIDIA benefits)
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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