Senior Manager, Software Development

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over the past several decades. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's motivated by outstanding technology and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. NVIDIA is at the forefront of generative AI models, from language to images. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. You are a Senior Software Developer wanting to join NVIDIA's data center operations team to automate and scale our operations workflows.

What you'll be doing:

As a Manager, you will lead a team responsible for crafting, developing, and implementing reliable and efficient applications, automations, workflows, and data pipelines that power our operations platforms. You will combine strong technical leadership with people management skills to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineers to deliver high-performance, reliable, and maintainable automation and workflow solutions.
• Driving technical direction, code quality, and engineering best practices across the team, including version control, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Overseeing the operation and reliability of automated systems and software in production environments.
• Guiding cross-functional collaborations to integrate platforms, resolve issues, and deliver solutions at scale.
• Ensuring effective use of APIs across diverse platforms, including AI and ML, to optimize automation and data pipelines.
• Championing project tracking, workflows, and documentation within Jira and Confluence to maintain organizational transparency.
• Partnering with stakeholders to continuously improve system scalability, security, performance, and operational efficiency.

What we need to see:

• Demonstrated success managing engineering teams with expertise in API integrations, workflow automation, and data analysis.
• Ability to lead in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while balancing technical execution with people leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proven experience driving multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business audiences.
• Proven track record delivering full-stack applications or internal tools across maturity stages-from prototype to GA and post-GA enhancement.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and DevOps principles.
• 10+ overall years of software development experience (Python, SQL), with at least 4+ years in a leadership role (team lead, manager, or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Ways to standout from the crowd:

• A proactive, innovative approach with a strong desire to improve existing operations and workflows using KPIs.
• Prior experience as a tech lead or engineering manager, with a history of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Experience identifying missing or inefficient processes and successfully implementing improvements across large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong command of agile practices and metrics (lead time, burndown, cumulative flow) to manage development velocity.
• Track record of fostering rapid feedback loops through prototypes, design sprints, and user testing to refine direction before full investment.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 248,000 USD - 391,000 USD for Level 4, and 284,000 USD - 425,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 8, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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 race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.