Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,000 to $287,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
We are now looking for a Program Manager specializing in Silicon Product Definition. The NVIDIA Program Operations group has an immediate opening for a top Technical Project Lead. This group is responsible for the product plan from bring-up to production release. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and isn’t afraid to roll-up your sleeves and get hands dirty. You are a self-starter, with great interpersonal skills, and a leader with a deep sense of dedication to execution excellence.
As a Technical Program Manager on this team, your responsibility includes leading all aspects of and coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of semiconductor and system development projects. Your deep expertise in semiconductor development, computer architecture, and business operations will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of projects, meeting timelines, and delivering NVIDIA’s next generation of AI, Gaming and Visualization products tYou will collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, from engineering, operations to marketing, to drive execution excellence in all aspects of our programs.
What you will be doing:
- Lead and manage the entire silicon-based products lifecycle, including planning, delivery of key milestones, and ramp of products into mass production.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
- Provide technical expertise in product (chip, board and systems) development, guiding teams through technical/execution challenges.
- Own technical requirement collateral, datasheets, and feature POR.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and work to ensure timely and within-budget project execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Foster effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve program management processes and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
What we need to see:
- BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years (with BS), 5+ years (with MS) in semiconductor, board, and system program management.
- Proven track record of optimally managing complex projects in the microelectronics and closely coordinated system fields from concept to delivery.
- Hands on experience in development of silicon-based products.
- Deep understanding of silicon product development, board development, software and PDE.
- Demonstrated ability of having driven hardware product feature tradeoffs (preferably GPU product related)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple technical and business teams.
- Self-directed and driven, highly motivated, creative, and have a consistent record of balancing multiple tasks at any given time.
148,000 USD – 235,750 USD for Level 4; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($148,000) is above 46% of the 743 Program & Project Management roles in California listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $125,100 to $176,200.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingTechnical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition$148,000 to $287,500
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition (this listing) | $148,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Product Quality Engineer, Board – Automotive | $148,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Solutions Architect, First Time Deployment Networking Spectrum-X - NVIS | $148,000 - $235,750 |
| Technical Product Manager, CPU Platform Ecosystem | $148,000 - $287,500 |
| Software DevOps Engineer, Networking | $148K - $276K |
| Technical Marketing Engineer, World Models - AV Physical AI | $148,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior CPU Technical Product Marketing Manager - Accelerated Computing | $148,000 - $287,500 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 4-5 combined)
148,000 USD – 235,750 USD for Level 4; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 5.
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