Staff Technical Program Manager, Firmware Lifecycle and Release Management
Core
Own the end-to-end release lifecycle for versioned firmware and software baselines across a large GPU fleet, covering scoping, qualification, validation, phased rollout, and production deployment.
Role type
Staff Technical Program Manager (Firmware Lifecycle & Release Management)
Builds
Versioned firmware and software baselines for Compute, Networking, Storage, Orchestration, and Operations across a GPU fleet.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Hardware / Data Center
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Program leadership at scale, Server firmware expertise, Influence without authority, Risk and dependency management, Process builder mindset, Executive communication
Preferred skills
GPU cloud provider experience, Firmware currency and compliance programs, Vendor escalation management, AI accelerator platform familiarity
Technologies
BMC, BIOS, GPU firmware, drivers, NIC, switch firmware, Jira
Responsibilities
Lead versioned firmware and software baselines from scoping through production deployment; Drive release programs across Compute, Networking, Storage, Orchestration, and Operations; Coordinate upgrades on live production clusters; Partner with engineering leads on security patches and CVEs; Work with OEMs, ODMs, and suppliers on firmware fixes and validation; Design scalable release calendars, validation frameworks, and metrics; Maintain real-time visibility into release health and deliver executive updates.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
