Technical Program Manager - Rapids

Are you the kind of person who loves planning? Are you passionate about continuous process improvement? Do you love working in a groundbreaking environment where people are constantly solving challenging technical problems?

We are seeking a hands-on and adaptable Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team, supporting critical initiatives within both our NeMo Research & Development team and RAPIDS, NVIDIA’s open-source, GPU-based Python data science library. This role requires a blend of core TPM expertise, a strong technical capability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Work hand-in-hand with our software engineering and product teams to build and maintain requirements and roadmap(s) that include both long-term strategic and short-term tactical objectives while considering our capacity to meet those goals.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and develop and maintain detailed project plans.

• Work with our NeMo model research teams to define and refine processes for transitioning research outputs to product, and handle all release-related processes (e.g. compliance and security reviews).

• Lead definition and refinement of software development processes and technologies to improve our project delivery.

• Coordinate activities with internal and external partners including other organizations within NVIDIA.

• Champion the ethical usage of data throughout the model building lifecycle, ensuring compliance and responsible development practices.

• Assist in building critical metrics, program schedules to measure release health, predictability, and achievements.

What we need to see:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of professional experience in project management in the field of software development, data science, and AI, demonstrating increasing responsibility and leadership, and close partnership with engineering.

• Demonstrated technical background–ideally experience as an engineer in a related field.

• Knowledge of AI model research and development processes, and experience with related compliance issues (e.g. EU AI Act, training dataset requirements, model cards).

• Expert in open source software development, the PyData ecosystem, and related tools (e.g. GitHub).

• Experience managing GitHub repositories, as well as experience implementing or improving program management processes for a GitHub-based engineering org.

• Able to work on multiple complex & company critical projects effectively with a team of engineers and other teammates in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor your message to different audiences and influence without authority.

• Ability to adapt to new challenges and promote delivery of software on time and at the highest quality possible.

• Ability to work independently, take-charge, and influence with minimal mentorship.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Programming (Python, c++) or data science experience, or other related technical background.

• Passion for democratizing access to data science through open-source software, collaborative platforms, and shared model resources.

• Demonstrate a keen eye for process improvement.

• Be able to demonstrate initiative and determination in getting things done and improving process for the whole team.

• Experience partnering with research teams to define technical requirements and drive experimental workflows to successful outcomes.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology industry's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and versatile people in the world working with us, and our engineering teams are growing fast in some of the most impactful fields of our generation: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science

If you're a creative engineer who enjoys autonomy and shares our passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 2, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.