CareerPlan

Staff Technical Program Manager - Autonomous Vehicle Platform

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$200k–$322k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead complex programs to productize autonomous vehicle platform solutions, integrating software and hardware across vehicle subsystems for automakers and partners.

Role type

Staff Technical Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Platform)

Builds

NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform (embedded OS, drivers, middleware, sensor integration) for autonomous cars, trucks, and shuttles

Domain

Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Embedded systems software (Linux, QNX, RTOS), Platform drivers, Sensor middleware, SW/HW integration, Program management, Risk management, Global team leadership, Agile/Scrum methodology

Preferred skills

Shipped embedded software in automotive/robotics, ADAS software integration, Sensor fusion stacks, ISO 26262/ASPICE standards, PMP or Scrum Master certification

Technologies

Linux, QNX, Jira

Responsibilities

Lead concurrent complex programs from bring-up to production release, Drive new platform technologies across the full stack, Run automotive software development and releases, Translate technical knowledge into actionable program structures, Identify and resolve cross-domain risks, Lead multi-functional dependencies, Improve engineering workflows using AI

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight