Principal Technical Program Manager, Hardware Engineering
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$241,000 - $326,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-10
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage full lifecycle hardware development programs from concept through production for server platforms.
- Develop, own, and drive schedules, program plans, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies for complex hardware programs.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining program budget.
- Lead hardware development milestones, including schematic/layout freeze and system integration.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Manage prototype builds, validation schedules, and bring-up plans with internal teams and external partners.
- Provide regular program updates to stakeholders, executives, and customers, with clear status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- Demonstrated ability running hardware or system-level product development, preferably in server or datacenter environments.
- Proven track record of delivering complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
- Solid understanding of server hardware architecture and board development.
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and navigating NPI cycles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
