Thermal Engineering Program Manager

US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Posted Nov 13, 2026

Skills

Embedded Systems
Robotics

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for a Thermal Engineering Program Manager to support the engineers developing thermal solutions for our next generation of products. Our thermal team works across data center, automotive, robotics, and gaming products, translating thermal technologies into designs from package to system level. In this role, you will manage the cross-functional plans and dependencies that enable thermal design and validation from early product definition through production release. Working alongside thermal engineers and partner teams, you will secure critical resources, resolve program blockers, and help engineers focus on design, analysis, and testing.

What you will be doing:

•Lead thermal engineering program planning from pre-silicon development through silicon bring-up, qualification, and production release.

•Drive priorities thermal qualification dependencies and deliverables to achieve schedule and scope targets, and proactively elevate risks and obstacles.

•Coordinate thermal qualification and reliability activities with engineering, packaging, reliability, operations, and suppliers.

•Track prototype and sample needs, test prerequisites, data delivery, and issue resolution to support product readiness decisions.

•Run multi-disciplinary program reviews, drive follow-through, and communicate status and risks to engineering teams and leadership.

•Continuously improve product quality and development schedule by maintaining a high bar for thermal execution and striving for new efficiencies

What we need to see:

•BS degree or greater in an engineering field (or equivalent experience), mechanical focus preferred

•4 yrs of working experience, preferably in a hardware program management role

•Hands on experience with hardware product development

•Strong project/program management fundamentals

•Culture of continuous learning, ongoing process improvement, and a first-principles approach to problem-solving

•Experience in influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrixed environment

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

•Working knowledge of electronics thermal development and the dependencies between silicon, packaging, hardware, firmware, software, and product qualification.

•Familiarity with thermal testing, electronics cooling, package mechanics, thermal interface materials, and reliability qualification.

•Experience coordinating silicon bring-up and thermal validation, including dependencies on BIOS, firmware, software, and voltage and frequency settings.

•PM Certification/training a plus, not required

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary range for this position is 136,000 USD – 212,750 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 17, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.