How it went
The candidate interviewed for a Senior Technical Program Manager position at NVIDIA, likely at the L5 or L6 level. The interview process included an initial hiring manager screen followed by a four-round panel. Two rounds focused on technical skills, while the other two assessed behavioral competencies. The candidate noted a more conversational and less rigid interview style compared to other tech companies, with interviewers actively engaging in discussion. However, strong technical knowledge in AI and cybersecurity, alongside core TPM skills like prioritization and leadership, were essential.
What came up
Data ModelingMachine LearningConceptStatistics & ExperimentationData AnalysisCodingSQLData Structures & AlgorithmsPeople ManagementProject ManagementProgram SenseCross FunctionalSystem DesignProduct DesignEstimationProduct StrategyAnalyticalTechnicalExecutionBehavioralCustomer InteractionApp CritiqueData Pipeline DesignArtificial IntelligencePresentationPortfolio ReviewDebuggingCode ReviewProject Discussion
A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.