Technical Program Manager - Rapids

Details

Are you the kind of person who loves planning? Are you passionate about continuous process improvement? Do you love working in a groundbreaking environment where people are constantly solving challenging technical problems?

We are seeking a hands-on and adaptable Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team, supporting critical initiatives within both our NeMo Research & Development team and RAPIDS, NVIDIA's open-source, GPU-based Python data science library. This role requires a blend of core TPM expertise, a strong technical capability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with software engineering and product teams to build and maintain requirements and roadmap(s) that include both long-term strategic and short-term tactical objectives while considering capacity to meet those goals.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Work with NeMo model research teams to define and refine processes for transitioning research outputs to product, and handle all release-related processes (e.g. compliance and security reviews).
• Lead definition and refinement of software development processes and technologies to improve project delivery.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external partners including other organizations within NVIDIA.
• Champion the ethical usage of data throughout the model building lifecycle, ensuring compliance and responsible development practices.
• Assist in building critical metrics and program schedules to measure release health, predictability, and achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in project management in software development, data science, and AI, demonstrating increasing responsibility and leadership and close partnership with engineering.
• Demonstrated technical background—ideally experience as an engineer in a related field.
• Knowledge of AI model research and development processes, and experience with related compliance issues (e.g. EU AI Act, training dataset requirements, model cards).
• Expert in open source software development, the PyData ecosystem, and related tools (e.g. GitHub).
• Experience managing GitHub repositories and implementing or improving program management processes for a GitHub-based engineering org.
• Able to work on multiple complex and company-critical projects effectively with a team of engineers and other teammates in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and influence without authority.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and promote delivery of software on time and at the highest quality possible.
• Ability to work independently, take charge, and influence with minimal mentorship.

Ways to stand out

• Programming or data science experience (Python, C++), or other related technical background.
• Passion for democratizing access to data science through open-source software, collaborative platforms, and shared model resources.
• Demonstrated eye for process improvement and initiative in getting things done.
• Experience partnering with research teams to define technical requirements and drive experimental workflows to successful outcomes.

Benefits / Compensation

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 2, 2025.

Base salary ranges (location, experience, and level dependent):

• Level 4: 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD
• Level 5: 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.