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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - CPU Firmware - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $322,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Device Drivers, Firmware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Software, Computer Network Operations - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-technical-program-manager-cpu-firmware-ca--d1c06710-8994-4103-ac53-44f9718cad5f ## About the Role * Bachelors or master's degree in computer/Electronics engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) * 12+ overall years of proven experience in related areas with at least 2+ years of leadership experience * Deep understanding of the SW development life cycle * Proven SW Technical program management background in a matrix organization * Strong understanding of systems architecture: CPU, memory, buses and interconnects, Power and thermal Management, performance, Operating Systems and device drivers Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Proven track record in leading SW for SOCs and Platform bring up * Experience in Pre-Silicon/Post-Silicon bring-up of complex SoC, and Platform * Experience in design and development of System Software or drivers, Firmware for embedded and Server products * Strong understanding of advanced ARM architecture, RISC-V, coherent high speed interfaces, Confidential Compute Architecture., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Industry, Buses, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Device Drivers, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Leadership, Market Segmentation, Matrix Management, Memory Hardware, Metrics, Network Operations Center, Operating Systems, Power Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, RISC Processors, Risk Management, Server Programming/Applications, Silicon Bringup, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), System Architecture, Technical Leadership, Thermal Management ## Description NVIDIA is seeking an experienced SW Program Management Leader to help us define, build and commercialize various CPU based products in Data Center, Automotive and Embedded market segments. The role requires the leadership through the entire silicon& product life cycle, starting with Architecture Specifications to shipping platforms that contain the CPU products. We are looking for a CPU Server Firmware Program Manager to help us coordinate and implement software activities for next generation CPU & CPU product development. What you'll be doing: * Lead and execute all aspects of CPU Firmware planning and execution - coordinate across organizations for POR finalization, pre-silicon development, pre-silicon FW validation, Silicon and Platform bring-up and productization. * Help develop metrics to gauge the status of the program and communicate readiness and risk to the management. * Ensure teams are providing all needed collaterals for the SW Product Life Cycle development process * Work with all product teams to understand the impact of the product variations to the CPU Firmware and work with the team to help translate those into testable requirements. * As the focal point, schedule and lead status meetings, handle communication of progress/status within/across all key collaborators & dependencies across multiple geographic locations. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)