{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"876adb2992e8329ebad204c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/876adb2992e8329ebad204c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/876adb2992e8329ebad204c2","title":"Technical Software Program Manager","description":"Description\n\nInvent the future with us.\n\nAmpere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.\n\nAs a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.\n\nJoin us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Technical Program Manager to lead the planning and delivery of software capabilities supporting a physical AI program. This role coordinates complex, cross-functional initiatives across software, hardware, systems engineering, product, operations, security, quality, suppliers, and external partners.\n\nThe ideal candidate enjoys creating structure from ambiguity and operating at the intersection of advanced technology, physical products, and execution. This role will establish the operating rhythm, processes, and visibility needed to deliver high-quality software predictably while managing dependencies across the product ecosystem.\n\nWhat You’ll Achieve:\n\nLead end-to-end execution of software programs supporting physical AI products and systems.\nTranslate program goals and product requirements into integrated plans, milestones, schedules, and roadmaps.\nCoordinate work across software, hardware, firmware, systems engineering, product, operations, security, quality, suppliers, and external partners.\nEstablish and improve program operating mechanisms, including planning cadences, execution reviews, dependency reviews, and leadership updates.\nCreate clarity around priorities, ownership, dependencies, and milestones across teams and workstreams.\nManage requirements, traceability, dependencies, and change control using tools such as Jama Connect, Jira, and Confluence.\nMaintain risk, issue, action, and decision logs; drive ownership, escalation, and resolution.\nBuild dashboards and automated reporting for milestone progress, scope changes, schedule confidence, quality trends, dependencies, risks, and issues.\nUse automation and data integrations—including Jama, Jira, spreadsheets, and APIs—to streamline roadmaps, reports, and program metrics.\nCommunicate status, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical teams and senior leadership.\nImprove delivery processes without adding unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling predictable releases with appropriate quality and traceability.\n\nAbout You:\n\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent practical experience.\n8 years of experience in technical program management, software development, systems engineering, product development, or a similar technical environment.\nDemonstrated success managing complex software programs across multiple engineering teams, stakeholders, suppliers, or partners.\nStrong understanding of software development lifecycles, delivery methodologies, and release processes.\nProficiency with Jira, Jama Connect, Confluence, or similar requirements and work-management platforms.\nAbility to build and maintain integrated schedules, roadmaps, dependency maps, execution plans, and program-level reporting.\nStrong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.\nProven ability to identify risks early, establish accountability, and drive actions to closure.\nComfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment.\nWorking knowledge of automation tools and data integrations across Jira, Jama, spreadsheets, APIs, or similar sources.\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\nExperience supporting robotics, autonomous systems, AI/ML, embedded software, or other physical products.]\nExperience coordinating software delivery with hardware, firmware, systems integration, manufacturing, or operations teams.\nExperience with requirements decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD, DevOps, software quality practices, or release management.\nExperience working with external suppliers, technology partners, or geographically distributed teams.\nExperience presenting program status and recommendations to senior leadership.\nHighly self-driven, organized, pragmatic, collaborative, and persistent in driving follow-through.\nWhat We’ll Offer:\n\nAt Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $182,000 and $273,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $195,000 and $292,000.\n\nOur benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\n\nBenefit highlights include:\nPremium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.\nUnlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.\nA variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.\n\nAnd there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\n\n#LI-Hybrid\n\n#LI-Hybrid#LI-DR\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.\n\nAmpere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. 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This role will establish the operating rhythm, processes, and visibility needed to deliver high-quality software predictably while managing dependencies across the product ecosystem.\n\nWhat You’ll Achieve:\n\nLead end-to-end execution of software programs supporting physical AI products and systems.\nTranslate program goals and product requirements into integrated plans, milestones, schedules, and roadmaps.\nCoordinate work across software, hardware, firmware, systems engineering, product, operations, security, quality, suppliers, and external partners.\nEstablish and improve program operating mechanisms, including planning cadences, execution reviews, dependency reviews, and leadership updates.\nCreate clarity around priorities, ownership, dependencies, and milestones across teams and workstreams.\nManage requirements, traceability, dependencies, and change control using tools such as Jama Connect, Jira, and Confluence.\nMaintain risk, issue, action, and decision logs; drive ownership, escalation, and resolution.\nBuild dashboards and automated reporting for milestone progress, scope changes, schedule confidence, quality trends, dependencies, risks, and issues.\nUse automation and data integrations—including Jama, Jira, spreadsheets, and APIs—to streamline roadmaps, reports, and program metrics.\nCommunicate status, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical teams and senior leadership.\nImprove delivery processes without adding unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling predictable releases with appropriate quality and traceability.\n\nAbout You:\n\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent practical experience.\n8 years of experience in technical program management, software development, systems engineering, product development, or a similar technical environment.\nDemonstrated success managing complex software programs across multiple engineering teams, stakeholders, suppliers, or partners.\nStrong understanding of software development lifecycles, delivery methodologies, and release processes.\nProficiency with Jira, Jama Connect, Confluence, or similar requirements and work-management platforms.\nAbility to build and maintain integrated schedules, roadmaps, dependency maps, execution plans, and program-level reporting.\nStrong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.\nProven ability to identify risks early, establish accountability, and drive actions to closure.\nComfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment.\nWorking knowledge of automation tools and data integrations across Jira, Jama, spreadsheets, APIs, or similar sources.\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\nExperience supporting robotics, autonomous systems, AI/ML, embedded software, or other physical products.]\nExperience coordinating software delivery with hardware, firmware, systems integration, manufacturing, or operations teams.\nExperience with requirements decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD, DevOps, software quality practices, or release management.\nExperience working with external suppliers, technology partners, or geographically distributed teams.\nExperience presenting program status and recommendations to senior leadership.\nHighly self-driven, organized, pragmatic, collaborative, and persistent in driving follow-through.\nWhat We’ll Offer:\n\nAt Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $182,000 and $273,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $195,000 and $292,000.\n\nOur benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\n\nBenefit highlights include:\nPremium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.\nUnlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.\nA variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.\n\nAnd there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.\n\n#LI-Hybrid\n\n#LI-Hybrid#LI-DR\n#LI-Hybrid\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.\n\nAmpere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.","datePosted":"2026-10-25T08:55:46.752Z","dateModified":"2026-10-25T08:55:46.752Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ampere Computing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Santa Clara","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"876adb2992e8329ebad204c2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/876adb2992e8329ebad204c2"}}