Nvidia Senior Technical Program Manager – Humanoid Robotics Operations 

United States, California 

693462595

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What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with researchers and engineers in the team and track to-dos daily. Collect requirements, define priorities, understand critical roadblocks, and communicate effectively with team leads.

• Coordinate with lab ops teams to ensure smooth execution of experiments, maintenance, and logistics.

• Support end-to-end data workflows, including collection planning, vendor coordination, validation, and integration with ML pipelines.

• Coordinate with external partners, such as humanoid robot hardware companies, to align project timelines, deliverables, and integration efforts.

• Track execution across multiple active workstreams, monitor blockers, and help drive alignment with engineering teams.

• Work closely with researchers and technical leads to understand shifting priorities, surface trade-offs, and maintain delivery momentum.

• Present status updates clearly and confidently to both technical collaborators and leadership.

• Manage the purchase and maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring all necessary hardware is available and functioning optimally. Work with facilities crew to address operational issues for a safe and efficient lab environment.

What we need to see:

• A Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or related relevant Engineering Degree (or equivalent experience).

• A 5+ years of experience in program or project management roles in AI, robotics, or hardware-software cross-functional environments. 8+ years of previous engineering experience, ideally in AI, robotics or machine learning related fields.

• Highly meticulous with strong multi-tasking skills. Must be able to manage 10+ project threads simultaneously and ensure successful milestones.

• Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and execution mindset. Someone who thrives under high pressure and consistently delivers with speed and quality.

• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment in the highly competitive AI research landscape.

• Speaking and writing fluently in English and Mandarin to communicate with domestic and international partner companies.

• Based in NVIDIA HQ, Santa Clara, CA, and able to come to the lab in person.

• Hands-on coding experience. Familiarity with Python and related ML/AI frameworks

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Prior experience coordinating with robotics hardware vendors, contractors, or manufacturing partners in fast-paced environments.

• Strong technical background with an understanding of AI, machine learning, and robotics concepts.

• Prior background in working across geographies and time zones.