Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Nvidia Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles113 certified filings for “Manager Systems Software” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in CA: $214k–$248k, median $222k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 113 certified filings for “Manager Systems Software” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in CA: $214k–$248k, median $222k. Most were filed at wage level II (40%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Chip Software Project management leader to help us define, build and execute a chip through the entire silicon life cycle for use in various products (Automotive, Data Center, Embedded and Mobile).
For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU we also set the stage for advances in the field of robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence. Today NVIDIA is building a platform and solutions for Data Centers, Robotics and Autonomous Machines, making it a great time to join our company and this team. We are looking for a Chip Software Project Manager to help us coordinate and execute software activities for next generation SOC chip software development. This critical position is part of a high-performance team which offers comprehensive guidance in overseeing technical program coordination within the Software organization. Join us!
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead and implement all aspects of software planning and completion for SOC chips - coordinate the software POR, pre-silicon development, pre-silicon software validation, bring-up and productization.
• Develop and expand comprehensive workflows for the SOC partner validation programs, handling engagement, qualification, onboarding, test execution, and result publication across multiple partners simultaneously.
• Build and expand strategic connections with partners. Act as the main program contact and find opportunities to improve the execution efficiency across companies.
• Drive the simulation and emulation POR, planning and schedule – work closely with Simulation and Emulation teams to build a prioritized plan and schedule for the project.
• Ensure teams are providing all needed collaterals for the Software Product Life Cycle development process. Also drive teams to develop software for compliance to various Safety standards when applicable.
• As the focal point, schedule and lead status meetings, handle communication of progress/status within/across all software teams across multiple geographic locations
• Partner closely with platform teams to define, prioritize, and execute bring-up of their custom requirements.
• Act as the primary interface to Auto, Data Center, Embedded and Mobile software groups for all chips related issues and communication.
What we need to see:
• Bachelors or master’s degree in Computer Science/ Electrical / Electronic engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ overall years of proven experience in related areas with at least 4+ years of management experience
• Deep understanding of the software development life cycle
• Proven Software Technical project management background in a matrix organization
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture: CPU, memory, buses and interconnects, Operating Systems and device drivers
• Experience managing programs that span external partner engagement and internal engineering delivery simultaneously, from onboarding through joint go-to-market.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
• Proven track record in leading Software for Automotive, Data Center and Mobile SOCs
• Experience building or growing partner lab environments, encompassing security, compliance, and legal readiness frameworks.
• Knowledge of Pre-Silicon/Post-Silicon bring-up of complex SoC
• Strong understanding of Safety standards such as ISO26262 and Experience in delivering Safety compliant software.
• Experience in design and development of Kernel, System Software or Drivers
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us and due to outstanding growth, our best-in-
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