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Technical Program Manager, Silicon Product Definition
Nvidia Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, CA, Santa Clara
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Technical Program Manager” (Information Technology Project Managers) in WA: $168k–$192k, median $184k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here (148,000 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 2,374 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 394 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We are now looking for a Program Manager specializing in Silicon Product Definition. The NVIDIA Program Operations group has an immediate opening for a top Technical Project Lead. This group is responsible for the product plan from bring-up to production release. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and isn’t afraid to roll-up your sleeves and get hands dirty. You are a self-starter, with great interpersonal skills, and a leader with a deep sense of dedication to execution excellence. As a Technical Program Manager on this team, your responsibility includes leading all aspects of and coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of semiconductor and system development projects. Your deep expertise in semiconductor development, computer architecture, and business operations will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of projects, meeting timelines, and delivering NVIDIA’s next generation of AI, Gaming and Visualization products tYou will collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, from engineering, operations to marketing, to drive execution excellence in all aspects of our programs. What you will be doing: • Lead and manage the entire silicon-based products lifecycle, including planning, delivery of key milestones, and ramp of products into mass production. • Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables. • Provide technical expertise in product (chip, board and systems) development, guiding teams through technical/execution challenges. • Own technical requirement collateral, datasheets, and feature POR. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and work to ensure timely and within-budget project execution. • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success. • Foster effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve program management processes and operational efficiency. • Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders. What we need to see: • BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). • 7+ years (with BS), 5+ years (with MS) in semiconductor, board, and system program management. • Proven track record of optimally managing complex projects in the microelectronics and closely coordinated system fields from concept to delivery. • Hands on experience in development of silicon-based products. • Deep understanding of silicon product development, board development, software and PDE. • Demonstrated ability of having driven hardware product feature tradeoffs (preferably GPU product related) • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple technical and business teams. • Self-directed and driven, highly motivated, creative, and have a consistent record of balancing multiple tasks at any given time. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 18, 2026. 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 r