--- title: Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition role in Santa Clara, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/technical-program-manager-silicon-product-definition-at-nvidia-01a142ee-489e-7363-963a-e1b2e54b94e9 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $148K–$235.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/km1gks.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $148K/yr - $235.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NVIDIA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3,120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NVIDIA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $213,000 – $261,000 a year (median $213,000). ## Description 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. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 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](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/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. ## Skills - Ramp - Program Management - Semiconductor Industry Knowledge - Teamwork - Planning - High Volume Manufacturing - Continuous Improvement Process - Project Execution - Self-Directed Learning - New Product Development - Project Planning - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Computer Science - Communication ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [IT Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/it-managers?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Technical Program Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/it-managers/technical-program-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260760 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260760 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6822 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2765 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)