Technical Program Manager III, NPI, Cloud AI

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager for TPU Software to lead cross-functional software programs across firmware and software integration, bring-up, and validation of new NPI generations.

In this highly collaborative role you will plan requirements, manage schedules, and communicate with executives and engineers to align on tradeoffs and roadmaps.

This position sits within Google's AI infrastructure and Cloud teams, offering impactful work on globally scaled hardware-software systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) across product lifecycles, supporting software programs through hardware development and deployment.
• Experience with the software development process and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system software development programs, focusing on firmware/software integration for new NPI generations.
• Orchestrate planning and execution across partner teams to integrate TPU software into the Google ecosystem.
• Manage delivery of allied software components to enable new NPI within the production fleet, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide TPM support for long-term roadmap development and resource allocation.
• Apply technical judgment to identify bottlenecks and drive initiatives to improve software quality and release predictability.

Skills

NPI experience

Program management

Software development lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in program management.
  
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) across product lifecycles, specifically supporting software programs through hardware development and deployment.
• Experience with the software development process and lifecycle.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in software engineering, preferably as a developer or development manager, with strong understanding of software development processes, tools, software test/qualification, release methodologies.
• Knowledge/experience with NPI development, firmware, driving software quality and process transformation.
• Excellent program management skills, with the demonstrated ability to successfully drive and land software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills.

About the job:

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for TPU Software, you will be at the forefront of Google's AI infrastructure. You will drive high-impact software programs and New Product Initiatives (NPI). Your primary mission will be to lead the software programs that enable the development, bring-up, and large-scale deployment of our next-generation platforms. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring a blend of deep technical understanding and program management. You will navigate the complexities of system software, firmware, and production fleet integration to ensure our AI hardware is performant, stable, and ready for global scale.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end system software development programs, specifically focusing on Firmware/software (FW/SW) integration to support the bring-up, testing, and validation of new NPI generations.
• Orchestrate planning and execution across partner teams, including AI2, GCP, GCD, and Core, to ensure seamless integration of TPU software into the broader Google ecosystem.
• Manage the delivery of allied software components required to enable new NPI within the production fleet, ensuring all reliability and performance milestones are met.
• Provide critical Technical Program Manager (TPM) support for long-term roadmap development and resource allocation, balancing immediate project needs with future infrastructure goals.
• Apply technical judgment to identify systemic bottlenecks. Drive initiatives that measurably improve software quality, developer velocity, and release predictability.