Senior Technical Program Manager, AI Inference
NVIDIA
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About the opportunity
NVIDIA’s AI Platform Inference team builds the inference technology powering AI applications worldwide.
We are hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead critical programs across software, hardware, and tooling, helping engineering teams move from roadmap to reality with speed and precision.
Leading inference programs at NVIDIA means owning the full program lifecycle from initial planning through delivery. We value clear thinking, strong execution, and individuals who thrive in technically complex environments where no two days are the same.
Key responsibilities
- Drive planning, scheduling, dependency tracking, and executive reporting across multiple concurrent inference programs.
- Partner with hardware and software engineering leads to align library development with new and upcoming hardware timelines.
- Coach teams on agile practices and run the rituals that keep programs on track.
- Build and maintain metrics that surface risks early and support decisions with real data.
- Communicate program status and technical context clearly to engineering teams and senior leadership.
- Align global, cross-disciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, and product.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements that increase delivery quality and team efficiency.
- Moderate complex technical discussions and drive them to clear, documented conclusions.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience plus 10 years of experience leading global technical programs.
- Solid knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies, hardware bring-up processes, and enterprise quality standards.
- Proficiency with Scaled Agile frameworks and program tracking tools.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve resource conflicts, unblock teams, and drive alignment at every level of the organization.
- Clear, compelling communication skills across both technical and business audiences.
Nice to have
- Proven experience in machine learning, deep learning, GPU technology, or AI infrastructure.
- Experience shipping production AI software or co-managing software-hardware programs end to end.
- A record of building scalable program management practices in growing engineering organizations.
- Mentorship instincts and a commitment to investing in the teams around them.
- Familiarity with open-source inference frameworks or model optimization tooling.
Benefits
- Base salary range of 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5, determined by location, experience, and peer pay.
- Eligibility for equity and benefits.
Job details
- Applications accepted at least until October 27, 2026.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the company
NVIDIA is the pioneer of GPU-accelerated computing. We specialize in products and platforms for the large, growing markets of gaming, professional visualization, datacenter, and automotive.
Additional information
- NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
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