Technical Program Manager
US$157,000 – US$210,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Compute Firmware”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$157,000 – US$210,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster’s Degree, Master of Business Administration
Field of studyEngineering
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.
About the Role
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.
The Technical Program Manager will
- 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.