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Senior Program Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$136K - $136K/yr

Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment smarter ... About the role We are looking for a Senior Program Manager who can bring order to a fast-moving ...

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What is the difference between Robotics Program Manager vs Robotics Engineer?

AspectRobotics Program ManagerRobotics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Project Management certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
Work EnvironmentProject oversight, cross-functional teams, client interactionsDesign, develop, test robotic systems, hands-on technical work
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, manufacturing, research institutionsRobotics firms, automation companies, research labs
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on project management and coordinationFocuses on technical development and engineering design

The Robotics Program Manager primarily oversees robotic projects, coordinating teams and managing timelines, while the Robotics Engineer focuses on designing and developing robotic systems. Both roles require engineering backgrounds, but their daily responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

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Senior Technical Program Manager - Robotics

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

NVIDIA Gruppe
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

We are in the midst of a revolution where artificial intelligence is helping us accelerate all aspects of our lives. NVIDIA's mission is to accelerate this revolution. By combining NVIDIA's strengths in simulation (Omniverse), world models (Cosmos), foundation models (GR00T), and compute, we strive to bring general intelligence to robots!

We're seeking a creative and experienced Technical Program Manager to drive NVIDIA's Robotics initiatives—spanning foundation models, simulation-to-real workflows, and edge deployment pipelines. You'll own program execution across research, engineering, and product teams to ship robotics solutions at scale. This role is based in Santa Clara, CA and requires on-site work at least 2 days a week.

What you'll be doing:
  • Own end-to-end program execution for robotics software initiatives: requirements, schedules, risk mitigation, and releases.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across product, simulation, model training, deployment, on-robot validation and more.
  • Provide independent technical perspective — challenging assumptions, identifying architectural risks, and grounding decisions in sound engineering principles.
  • Drive process improvements to the product lifecycle (PLC), lead release planning.
  • Facilitate technical reviews, triage blockers, and communicate status to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Identify and handle multi-functional dependencies and risks proactively.
What we need to see:
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years in Technical Program Management delivering software products.
  • Hands-on robotics experience in one or more: robot learning, simulation-based development (synthetic data, domain randomization), model deployment to edge/robot platforms, robot evaluation/benchmarking, or sensor integration.
  • Strong grasp of foundational concepts in software development and Agile methodologies.
  • Proven success managing complex, multi-team programs with competing priorities.
  • Technical depth sufficient to evaluate engineering proposals, ask probing questions, and offer informed feedback—not just track schedules.
  • Ability to think long-term and build consensus to make programs successful.
Ways to Stand Out From The Crowd:
  • Prior software development or robotics engineering role.
  • Direct experience with Isaac Sim, Isaac ROS, Omniverse, or equivalent simulation/SDK tools.
  • Familiarity with ML training pipelines, reinforcement learning, or imitation learning workflows.
  • Background in autonomous vehicles, manipulation, or mobile robotics platforms.
  • Experience navigating hardware/software co-development cycles.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US