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Manager, Chip Software

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/11/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Chip Software Project Manager to lead software activities for next-generation SOC chip development. This role involves coordinating software planning and execution throughout the silicon life cycle for various products, including Automotive and Data Center. The position is part of a high-performance team that emphasizes collaboration and efficiency across multiple geographic locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software project management and embedded systems architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ 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, including CPU, memory, buses, and interconnects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement all aspects of software planning and completion for SOC chips.
  • Develop and expand comprehensive workflows for SOC partner validation programs.
  • Build and expand strategic connections with partners and act as the main program contact.
  • Drive the simulation and emulation planning and schedule.
  • Ensure teams provide all needed collaterals for the Software Product Life Cycle development process.
  • Schedule and lead status meetings, handling communication of progress across all software teams.
  • Partner closely with platform teams to define, prioritize, and execute bring-up of custom requirements.
  • Act as the primary interface to Auto, Data Center, Embedded, and Mobile software groups for all chip-related issues.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

355

FY2026

Approval rate

99.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

7,667

FY2026

Entry-level share

11.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-37%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-83%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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