Director, Carline Program Management - Autonomous Vehicles

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Director of Carline Program Management to lead the development of autonomous vehicles, specifically focusing on L4 Robotaxi productization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software and hardware platforms, with a proven track record in launching technically complex products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of an autonomous driving carline program, specializing in L4 Robotaxi productization.
• Set the execution plan for the carline PM team and coordinate with relevant teams to maximize understanding of customer needs, AV industry knowledge, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Drive product planning including data collection, ML ops, Data ops, in-car test, KPIs iteration, and customer management.
• Resolve issues across software, hardware, vehicle, validation, and customer-facing work streams using structured, data-driven decision-making.
• Continuously improve execution processes to enhance development speed, integration efficiency, release quality, and delivery reliability.
• Communicate with customers to understand evolving needs and translate those into a competitive product roadmap, aligning with cross-functional teams for execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering with 15+ years of overall experience in software and hardware platforms.
• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• A self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude in a multifaceted environment.
• Experience working in a software development environment.
• Track record of leading the launch of technically complex products to customers, especially scaled L4 Robotaxi programs.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills, capable of driving alignment across large organizations and with customers.

Qualifications

• Background in autonomous vehicles, Driver Assist technology, and/or machine learning.
• Experience leading development of ADAS functions/products.
• Experience with customer management & interaction.

Benefits

The base salary for this position ranges from $272,000 to $425,500 USD, depending on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Additionally, you will be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

Schedule

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications will be accepted until July 6, 2026.