Director, Software TPM - Server Firmware and System Software

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 272,000-425,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA is seeking a strong technology leader to manage its Server Software Technical Program Management (TPM) team. This role operates at the intersection of execution and strategy, leading a team of Senior TPMs responsible for firmware and system software for NVIDIA's next-generation server platforms, including DGX, MGX, and HGX. These platforms combine NVIDIA GPUs, NVLink, InfiniBand networking, Grace CPUs, and an optimized AI/HPC software stack. The role focuses on software development processes that bring new server hardware to life.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of TPMs driving technical software and firmware execution for NVIDIA's New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering teams.
Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) for low-level server components, including BMC, UEFI/BIOS firmware, drivers, and system management software, ensuring alignment with hardware schedules.
Collaborate with NVIDIA product management and hardware engineering teams to define release plans and program objectives.
Build a strong connection and feedback loop between sustaining and NPI engineering teams to improve product quality and development velocity.
Lead process improvement initiatives and help propagate SDLC standards across multiple engineering and TPM organizations.
Interact with diverse technical groups across all organizational levels.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree, equivalent experience, or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 12 years of overall experience developing and leading complex low-level or system software projects.
At least 7 years of experience in people management.
Deep understanding of system architecture, including server topologies, out-of-band management, UEFI/BIOS, interconnects such as PCIe and CXL, memory management, and RAS architecture.
Experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to achieve objectives under fast-paced timelines.
Proven ability to lead multiple projects with competing priorities.
Strong people management and mentoring skills, with a consistent record of building cohesive teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Senior Manager experience leading engineering or program management teams.
Deep understanding of software engineering principles and large-scale enterprise system architecture.
Experience coordinating activities between hardware, firmware, and software application organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $272,000–$425,500 USD, determined by location, experience, and compensation for similar positions.
Eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications will be accepted at least until August 3, 2026.
NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.