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Senior Software Manager, Agentic AI

NVIDIA
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Santa Clara, CA 95052, US

Salary

$272,000 - $431,250 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • NVIDIA is seeking a leader for its applied AI team to manage and grow a team focused on building agentic AI solutions.
  • Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field, along with 12+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
  • The role involves providing technical direction, overseeing AI application development, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
  • The base salary for this position ranges from 272,000 USD to 431,250 USD, depending on location and experience, with eligibility for equity and benefits.
  • NVIDIA values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment, accepting applications until at least June 5, 2026.

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years! It's an outstanding legacy of innovation that's fueled by phenomenal technology—and outstanding people! As part of NVIDIA's applied AI team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team at the intersection of research, engineering, and product development, transforming innovative ideas and research breakthroughs into real-world solutions. If you're enthusiastic about guiding top teams in brand new technologies crafting generative AI, this role presents a prime chance for innovation.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Manage and grow a team building agentic AI solutions, including sophisticated AI agents and their integration with enterprise production systems.

  • Provide technical direction and strategic leadership in the design, development, and deployment of AI applications using LLMs, agentic frameworks, and related technologies.

  • Oversee development of retrieval and generation algorithms for enterprise data (text, code, and images) to support advanced AI use cases.

  • Partner closely with engineering, research, and product teams to deliver LLM-powered solutions for engineering assistants and multi-turn, multi-modal dialogue systems.

  • Ensure high technical standards and drive operational excellence across AI application development efforts.

  • Stay informed on the latest advancements in ML/AI and ensure your team adopts the most effective techniques and tools.

  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture while mentoring team members and supporting their career growth.

What We Need to See:

  • Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

  • 12+ overall years of industry experience with 5+ years in technical leadership or managing software/AI teams.

  • Proven experience managing teams building ML/AI systems, including fine-tuning LLMs, multi-agent frameworks, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.

  • Strong technical foundation in software engineering, particularly Python, data structures, and system design.

  • Leadership experience, mentoring, and coaching skills for creating high performing teams.

  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering production-grade AI applications.

  • A proactive, hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with technical depth and execution.

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. Are you a visionary and supportive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Come join our applied AI engineering team and help us shape the future of chip design.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 5, 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.




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