NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. This is our life’s work — to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Are you ready to help us change the world?The product development team is seeking an experienced program manager to drive and support our mechanical & thermal engineering efforts. Our team takes pride in building a wide range of products — GPU PCIe cards, SHIELD consumer devices, Jetson embedded platforms, DRIVE autonomous vehicle technologies, modular data center architectures, and more. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help bring ground-breaking technologies to life.What you will be doing:Lead mechanical/thermal program management activities for products, supporting the team’s efforts throughout the product lifecycle, including ideation, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, launch, and sustainingDrive priorities to ensure mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical parts achieve schedule/scope/budget targets, proactively elevate risks and obstaclesWork with matrixed team of internal partners (engineering, operations, finance, etc) and external partners (suppliers, CM/JDM/ODMs, etc) to plan, develop, validate, and deliver mechanical/thermal/electro-mechanical partsCommunicate mechanical/thermal product development status to internal & supplier/partner teamsCollaborate with the team by driving mechanical/thermal design reviews, tracking issues and their resolutions, and coordinating collateral/deliverablesContinuously improve product quality and development schedule by maintaining a high bar for mechanical/thermal execution and striving for new efficienciesWhat we need to see:BS degree or greater in an engineering field (or equivalent experience), mechanical focus preferred6+ yrs of working experience, preferably in a hardware program management roleHands on experience with hardware product developmentStrong project/program management fundamentalsCulture of continuous learning, ongoing process improvement, and a first-principles approach to problem-solvingExperience in influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environmentExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesWays to stand out from the crowd:5+ years in a mechanical or thermal program management roleDeep understanding of mechanical/thermal design processesProven understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including rapid prototyping, parts tooling, and working with CMs/JDMs/ODMsMaster’s degree in engineering or business discipline a plus, not requiredPM Certification/training a plus, not requiredWith highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive 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 hardworking people in the world working with us and our product lines are growing fast in some of the hottest state of the art fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, and Robotics. We have a real passion for perfection and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team.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.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 6, 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.