Director, Software Tpm - Server Firmware and System Software

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Santa Clara, CA

NVIDIA is seeking a Director, Software TPM to lead a team of Senior TPMs driving firmware and system software for NVIDIA's next-generation server platforms. The role focuses on the Software Development Processes that bring new server hardware to life, including leading end-to-end SDLC for low-level server components and process improvement initiatives.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead a team of TPMs driving the technical software and firmware execution for NVIDIA's NPI (New Product Introduction) and sustaining engineering teams.
  2. Drive the end-to-end SDLC for low-level server components, including firmware (BMC, UEFI/BIOS), drivers, and system management software, ensuring alignment with hardware schedules.
  3. Collaborate closely with NVIDIA product management and hardware engineering teams to define release plans and program objectives.
  4. Build a strong connection and feedback loop between sustaining and NPI engineering teams to improve product quality and development velocity.
  5. Lead process improvement initiatives and help propagate SDLC standards across multiple engineering and TPM organizations.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience) or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Deep understanding of system architecture, such as server topologies, Out of band management, UEFI/BIOS, interconnects (e.g., PCIe, CXL), memory management, RAS architecture etc.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects with contending priorities
  • Strong people management and mentoring skills

Nice to have

  • Prior Senior Manager experience leading either engineering or program management teams
  • Deep understanding of software engineering principles and large-scale enterprise system architecture
  • Previous experience coordinating activities between HW, Firmware, and SW application organizations

What the JD emphasized

  • 12+ overall years of experience developing and leading complex low-level or system software projects
  • 7+ years of experience in a people management role
  • Deep understanding of system architecture
  • Previous experience working with complex system software for accelerators such as GPUs, DPUs, or FPGAs