Technical Program Manager

Job Overview

At the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits at the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung’s breakthrough V‑NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance‑oriented, demanding, enterprise‑class applications ranging from hyper‑scale data centers, to big data processing, to software‑defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the strategy and daily operations of OCP S.A.F.E. for our Enterprise and Data Center SSDs. As a TPM, you will define and execute comprehensive plans to ensure timely delivery of OCP SAFE Evaluation, collaborate with multiple engineering teams, and drive vendor management with OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs). You will be expected to have a strong technical understanding of the subject matter and be able to grow into more complex technical leadership roles.

Location:

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

• Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple product generations, engineering teams, and SRPs.
• Manage vendor relationships with SRPs to ensure effective collaboration, issue resolution, and timely certification delivery.
• Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications, cryptography implementations in storage applications.
• Track status on current certification submissions in progress, unblock engineers, and elevate blocker issues to management as needed.
• Work closely with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Drive process improvements through checklists, best practices, and post‑mortems to reduce QA time for certifications.
• Co‑manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities, target dates, and budget along with stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on program status to stakeholders.
• Represent security team in customer meetings, industry forums, and working groups.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager.
• 5‑year technical development experience in coding, preferably in embedded environments.
• Experience and knowledge with FIPS certification processes is a plus.
• Proven experience managing complex technical projects across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills required.
• Experience working with third‑party vendors.
• Good knowledge of cryptography principles is a plus; familiarity with Storage Security Standards such as OCP S.A.F.E., FIPS, and NIST.

Base Pay Range: $163,000 – $253,000 USD.

We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off: 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Family support: stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for pets.
• Extended wellness support: on‑demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Onsite café and gym, plus virtual classes to stay fit.
• Flexible work environment to help you find the right balance.

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.