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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Program Manager - VLSI - **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $258,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Very-Large-Scale Integration, Python (Programming Language), Technical Data Management Systems, Smartsheet, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Testing, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Technical-Program-Manager---VLSI_JR2019108 ## About the Role * BS in Engineering or Applied Sciences or equivalent experience (Masters preferred) * 8+ years of overall experience in semiconductor design or datacenter/consumer electronics (6+yrs if Masters), with minimum 3+ years of direct Technical Program Management experience * Strong experience across all stages of the ASIC/SoC development from architecture to productization * Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable project plans * Proficient in leading rapid development cycles and embracing change, maintaining flexibility and composure in uncertain situations * Ability to align different teams on a unified execution path and influence technical trade-offs. * Outstanding negotiation and presentation skills; ability to influence senior engineering staff without direct authority. Ways to stand out from the crowd: * Direct background in pre-silicon development or hardware validation * Expertise in Smartsheet for building project trackers and dashboards * Proficiency in Python to automate data-driven project management tasks ## Description We serve as the central program management function for NVIDIA's VLSI Engineering organization, providing the structure and insight needed to deliver world-class silicon. We align roadmaps across all silicon product lines, enabling technical leads to focus on engineering while we accelerate end-to-end execution. Through the integration of domain-specific workflows and intelligent infrastructure, we deliver automated schedule tracking, resource planning, and program health visibility across the full lifecycle-from Arch/RTL handoff through silicon bring-up and productization. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to serve as a pivotal horizontal lead, orchestrating the end-to-end execution of our most ambitious silicon development projects., As a Senior TPM, you would be responsible for the top-level silicon schedules and help manage complex dependencies across multidisciplinary teams to meet SOL (Speed of Light) schedules. * Align cross-functional program schedules into a single, integrated source of truth and maintain roadmap synchronization * Act as the primary liaison between VLSI and partners in ASIC, Architecture, Software, Systems and Operations to handle input/output dependencies at the highest level * Maintain Plan of Record (POR) ensuring all scope and schedule changes are documented and communicated * Proactively identify risks and critical path, develop mitigation strategies and advance issues to leadership * Provide regular updates on program status, highlighting challenges and proposing options to facilitate informed decision-making * Quantify Program Health through real-time KPIs and metrics * Continuously improve processes by taking learnings from prior programs, optimize workflows to maintain highest quality deliverables ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Fake or News: Coding on a Phone, Emotional Support Toasters, ChatGPT Weddings and more - Anselm Hannemann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1790-fake-or-news-coding-on-a-phone-emotional-support-toasters-chatgpt-weddings-and-more-anselm-hannemann) - [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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