Senior Software Program Manager

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

$156,000-299,000 per year

SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Google Sheets @ 4 Python @ 4 Communication @ 4 JavaScript @ 4 Jira @ 6 Product Management @ 4 API @ 4 Compliance @ 4

Details

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 us pursue this ambitious project!

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.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the development of DRIVEOS execution processes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years leading automotive software engineering projects.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in ASPICE and ISO 26262 safety standards.
  • Strong knowledge of Automotive SW development KPIs.
  • 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.
  • Delivered complex products to customers on time.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

  • ASPICE assessment experience for MAN process areas or ISO 26262 assessment experience.
  • Previous experience as an Automotive software developer, enabling effective team mentorship.
  • Proficient with Jira and/or Jama, with the ability to train engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting (Python, Google Scripts/JavaScript, REST APIs, Google Sheets).
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous and interested in helping us with the next wave of autonomous driving solutions we want to hear from you.