Principal Technical Program Manager, Hardware Engineering

Graphcore • Austin, TX

14h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced System Hardware Development Program Manager to lead end-to-end development and delivery of next-generation hardware platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for driving execution across cross-functional engineering teams, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations, and finance to ensure on-time and high-quality product releases. This position requires strong technical acumen, outstanding program management skills, working with global engineering and manufacturing partners, and the ability to navigate sophisticated development lifecycles in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability running hardware or system-level product development, preferably in server, datacenter, or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Proven track record of delivering complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
• Solid understanding of server hardware architecture, board development, thermal, mechanical, and power subsystems.
• Experience working with CMs/JDMs and navigating NPI (New Product Introduction) 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.
• Experience navigating hardware NPI cycles and managing product development across engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to drive decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Wrike, Smartsheet) and PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Arena).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Agile, Arena).
• Experience in distributed team teamwork across time zones.
• Understanding of server compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with server validation, diagnostics, and failure analysis.

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 (e.g., schematic/layout freeze, EVT/DVT/PVT builds, system integration, bring-up, and deployment).
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Coordinate and align efforts across hardware architecture, board design, thermal/mechanical, power systems, firmware, and validation teams.
• Manage prototype builds, validation schedules, and bring-up plans with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDMs) for build readiness, issue resolution, and process improvement.
• Maintain program documentation, status reports, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Drive BOM management, change control processes, and material readiness for prototype and production phases.
• Provide regular program updates to stakeholders, executives, and customers, with clear status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Work with supply chain and operations to support scalable manufacturing and delivery of systems.
• Collaborate with software and data center teams to ensure hardware readiness for system-level performance testing and deployment.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package.
• We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone.
• We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us.
• We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level