Senior Technical Program Manager - Silicon System Integration

Microsoft Corporation • Sunnyvale, CA

32d

About The Position

Gaming Devices Ecosystem (GDE) team is the heartbeat of Xbox hardware innovation-where engineering excellence meets gamer obsession. This dynamic team designs and delivers the physical experiences that connect players to the Xbox universe, from flagship consoles like Xbox Series X|S, to cutting-edge accessories, controllers, and cloud gaming infrastructure.   We're looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead silicon system integration programs across hardware, software, and validation teams. You'll drive execution from pre-silicon planning through post-silicon validation, coordinating with internal teams and external partners such as silicon manufacturers, OEM to deliver high-impact product solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 4+ years of experience in custom/roadmap SoC architecture planning, pre/post silicon validation test planning, silicon bring-up activities on evaluation/product boards, and firmware integration.
• 4+ years of experience in technical program management within hardware development, software/firmware integration or silicon engineering domains.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Deep understanding of silicon vertical integration across CPU, GPU, Memory, Storage, Operation System, and platforms software/firmware integration workflow in post-silicon validation.
• Familiarity of SoC system software architecture, design and development for SoC hardware.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, emulation, and validation tools.
• Experience with contract negotiation, resource planning, and budget tracking.
• Knowledge of thermal simulation, substrate design, and signal integrity considerations.
• Proficiency in communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Possess executive presence, ability to influence leadership, and maintain grace under pressure.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.     

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of silicon integration programs across multiple SoC platforms.
• Align cross-functional teams on architecture, emulation, validation, and system goals.
• Manage internal and external partners' deliverables, dependencies, and technical forums.
• Represent the organization in forums with Silicon suppliers, OEMs, and internal teams. 
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including architecture leads, execution managers, and validation owners.
• Identify risks, resolve blockers, and manage execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees