Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager

Cerebras Systems, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working on cutting-edge AI technology

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Opportunity for continuous learning and growth

Job summary

Cerebras Systems, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager to lead operational excellence for AI compute systems. This role involves owning the program schedule and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive engineering improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in technical program management with a strong understanding of hardware design processes and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $230,000 annually, with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, focusing on hardware and embedded software.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and manufacturing workflows.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program schedule for engineering improvements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Present program status and operational risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Technical program management

Hardware design processes

Project management software

Cost management and analysis

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

About The Role

As a Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager at Cerebras, you will spearhead operational excellence for our high-performance AI compute systems and data centers. You will own the end-to-end hardware schedule for design and engineering improvements, report on engineering issues, and define mitigation strategies. You will own the schedule, implementation, and software integration of hardware changes. You will collaborate closely with electrical and system engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and system software to drive end-to-end schedule of improvements to our wafer‑scale engine supercomputers. Your role will be critical in ensuring seamless translation of product strategy and engineering constraints into the creation and execution of massive supercomputer deployments in the US and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program schedule for engineering improvements. Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including schedules, material plans, and validation plans.
• Work with key stakeholders in product management, quality, reliability, supply chain, and executive teams to define program strategy and requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring program deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Act as the single-threaded owner across product, engineering, supply chain, and software to manage both detailed and high-level product planning.
• Develop and implement new processes that improve team efficiency as the business scales.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and procurement teams to coordinate component sourcing, vendor management, and logistics.
• Identify and implement strategies to manage costs effectively while meeting performance and efficiency targets.
• Present program status, metrics, and operational risks to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, a related scientific/engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on hardware, embedded SW, and product planning.
• Strong understanding of hardware design processes, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong understanding of the intersection of software and hardware, and how hardware changes affect software workflows.
• Proven experience effectively managing project priorities across a diverse set of hardware, software, product, and operations disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with highly technical cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Strong business acumen with experience in cost management and analysis.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting‑edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non‑corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here!

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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