Senior Technical Program Manager (Compute Firmware)

Coreweave; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coreweave is seeking a Senior Firmware Technical Program Manager to lead the New Product Introduction of next-generation GPU/CPU/Storage hardware. You will orchestrate hardware and firmware development cycles (BIOS/BMC/CPLD) from concept to mass production, collaborating with world-class engineers and influencing strategic decisions.

You will own end-to-end NPI for DC-SCM hardware, drive FW development, qualification, and release, and partner with Product, Hardware, Firmware, Software, Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program management within the hardware industry, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Sheet).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong technical understanding of the FW components - BIOS/BMC/CPLD.
• Strong understanding of GPU architectures, semiconductor fabrication processes, board design, power delivery, thermal management, and system-level integration.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex hardware and firmware products from concept to mass production.
• Experience with agile methodologies in a hardware development context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the end-to-end NPI process for next-generation hardware and firmware from concept to mass production.
• Own cross-functional program plans, roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Coordinate with Product, Hardware Design, Firmware, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; drive timely resolution of technical and logistical challenges.
• Manage program progress against timelines, budget, and quality metrics; communicate status to leadership.
• Facilitate design reviews, status meetings, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accountability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Firmware program management

FW development lifecycle

GPU/semiconductor knowledge

Risk management

Agile hardware development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Sheet

Job description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior FW Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our dynamic team focused on the New Product Introduction (NPI) of our next-generation GPU/CPU/Storage hardware


• In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in leading the cross-functional efforts from concept to mass production, ensuring the timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of our innovative products that power the future of AI


• You will own the complexities of hardware and firmware (BIOS/BMC/CPLD) development cycles, collaborate with world-class engineers, and influence strategic decisions to bring groundbreaking technology to market


• Lead and drive the end-to-end NPI process for next-generation DC-SCM hardware and firmware, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, validation, manufacturing, and production ramp


• Lead and drive the process for FW development, qualification, and release process


• Develop comprehensive program plans, roadmaps, and schedules, defining key milestones, dependencies, and critical paths


• Partner closely with Product Management, Hardware Design, Firmware, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution


• Anticipate and identify potential risks, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical and logistical challenges


• Manage and track program progress against established timelines, budget, and quality metrics


• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings, design reviews, and status updates, ensuring clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders


• Communicate program status, risks, and critical decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders with clarity and conciseness


• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the NPI process


• Engage in technical discussions with engineering teams, challenge assumptions, and contribute to problem-solving

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and drive consensus in a fast-paced environment


• 10+ years of experience in technical program management within the hardware industry, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI)


• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Sheet)


• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills


• Strong technical understanding of the FW components - BIOS/BMC/CPLD


• Strong understanding of GPU architectures, semiconductor fabrication processes, board design, power delivery, thermal management, and system-level integration


• Demonstrated experience delivering complex hardware and firmware products from concept to mass production


• Solid understanding and experience of firmware development lifecycles


• Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA


• Experience with GPU or other high-performance compute architecture NPI


• Experience working with international manufacturing partners and supply chains


• Strong understanding of PDM/PLM systems and quality management processes


• Experience with agile methodologies in a hardware development context


• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance for hardware products