Technical Program Manager III, NPI, Cloud AI

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

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Job summary

Google Sunnyvale is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to lead end-to-end software programs for next-gen TPU platforms. You will coordinate across AI, GCP, and Core teams to bring up firmware/software, integrate components, and ensure robust performance in production.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program management, strong NPI experience, and deep understanding of software development lifecycles. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, communication, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) across product lifecycles.
• Experience with software development process and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system software development programs and FW/SW integration.
• Orchestrate planning across partner teams to ensure seamless TPU software integration.
• Manage delivery of allied software components for new NPI in production fleet.
• Provide TPM support for long-term roadmap development and resource allocation.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive software quality and release predictability.

Skills

Program management

NPI leadership

Software lifecycle

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Technical Program Manager III, NPI, Cloud AI

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Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• 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 .

• 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.

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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 .