Technical Program Manager – Hardware Development

Hybrid | Laguna Hills, California | Full-timeRelocation assistance to Orange County is availableAbout the OpportunityJoin an established edge-AI semiconductor company building the hardware and software that enable intelligent computing outside the data center.We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs spanning silicon, hardware, firmware, software, system integration, and product delivery.You will partner with technical teams to turn complex development plans into coordinated execution. This includes building schedules, managing dependencies, identifying risks, facilitating technical decisions, and ensuring that hardware and software teams remain aligned through major product milestones.Direct ASIC tapeout experience is valuable, but we will also consider candidates who have led sophisticated hardware-development programs involving embedded systems, processors, automotive electronics, robotics, aerospace, consumer devices, or advanced computing platforms.The position is based in Laguna Hills, California. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.'What You’ll DoLead complex technical programs across silicon, hardware, firmware, software, validation, and operationsDevelop integrated schedules connecting hardware-development and software-readiness milestonesCoordinate dependencies across architecture, engineering, system integration, testing, and product teamsIdentify program risks, clarify ownership, and drive teams toward resolution plansFacilitate cross-functional reviews, milestone meetings, and leadership updatesTrack decisions, technical dependencies, deliverables, and critical-path activitiesSupport ASIC and SoC development, tapeout planning, and silicon-readiness activitiesCoordinate firmware, drivers, development tools, boards, and pre-silicon platformsSupport hardware bring-up, system integration, validation, qualification, and production releaseWork with engineering leaders to evaluate priorities, resources, schedules, and technical tradeoffsEstablish practical program dashboards, operating rhythms, and communication processesImprove collaboration across engineering teams in multiple locationsWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical disciplineFive or more years of technical program, engineering program, project, or product-development management experienceExperience managing complex hardware, embedded, semiconductor, or hardware-software development programsAbility to understand technical dependencies across multiple engineering disciplinesExperience building schedules, managing risks, and coordinating major development milestonesStrong organization, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence technical teams without relying solely on formal authorityExperience communicating with engineers, functional leaders, executives, and external partnersExperience with Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence, or similar toolsPreferred ExperienceExperience with ASIC, SoC, FPGA, semiconductor, processor, or embedded-system developmentExposure to tapeout, silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, or production releaseExperience coordinating firmware, drivers, SDKs, embedded software, or hardware-validation activitiesExperience with AI hardware, automotive systems, robotics, aerospace, networking, or consumer electronicsPrevious engineering or technical product-development experienceFamiliarity with foundries, packaging, boards, test, manufacturing, or external development partnersExperience working across geographically distributed engineering teamsPMP, PgMP, Scrum, or another relevant program-management certificationWhy JoinYou will operate at the center of an ambitious edge-AI product-development organization, connecting silicon innovation with the hardware and software required to deliver a complete product.You will have:Broad exposure across hardware and software engineeringDirect interaction with senior technical leadersOwnership of highly visible product-development programsOpportunities to influence planning and execution processesA direct role in bringing advanced edge-AI technology to marketLocation and RelocationThis position is based in Laguna Hills, California, and requires regular in-office collaboration.Candidates currently located elsewhere in the United States are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who are willing to move to Orange County.