Sr. Technical Program Manager - Software​/Firmware

Sr. Technical Program Manager - Software / Firmware

United States, San Mateo, CA

As a Senior Technical Program Manager specializing in software and firmware, you will oversee cross‑functional development initiatives shaping the evolution of the Play Station ecosystem. This responsibility encompasses software at the system level, firmware, and embedded elements driving Play Station devices and associated peripherals.

The responsibility will involve managing the end‑to‑end process of product development — from initial concept and architecture to validation and launch — maintaining alignment across engineering, QA, and operations. Your tasks will often include integrating the platform with operating systems such as Android, iOS, BSD, and Windows, with a specific emphasis on kernel, driver, or low‑level software components that facilitate Play Station hardware and its companion experiences.

Ideal candidate has solid tech background, extensive consumer electronics or software project management, and team leadership skills.

• Lead and implement large‑scale software and firmware programs throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring delivery of system‑level functionality for Play Station devices and peripherals.
• Arrange schedules, dependencies, and deliverables across software, firmware, and hardware teams to secure readiness for manufacturing and launch.
• Manage programs that include kernel, driver, middleware, or embedded components, ensuring seamless integration between system software and hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering leads in Android, iOS, BSD, and Windows environments to synchronize platform support and device compatibility.
• Establish and control detailed schedules, dependencies, and landmarks; proactively recognize risks and plans for mitigation.
• Collaborate with QA, product validation, and platform certification teams to uphold high product reliability and quality standards.
• Deliver clear and concise status updates to executive collaborators and cross‑functional teams.
• Mentor other program managers and contribute to guidelines for TPM and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strategic and operational awareness, balancing technical depth with a complete view of program objectives.

• Extensive experience developing and/or leading software or firmware programs for consumer electronic products.
• Deep understanding of system software architecture, including kernel, driver, and embedded firmware integration.
• Established proficiency in coordinating initiatives incorporating multi‑platform software (Android, iOS, BSD, Windows) and relevant tool chains.
• Experience in positions involving close collaboration with engineering, QA, and manufacturing to ensure technical preparedness.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective at working across geographically distributed teams.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and related project tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Background in embedded systems, firmware, or system software development.
• Experience supporting hardware bring‑up and cross‑functional product integration between hardware and software components.
• Knowledge of low‑level communication protocols (e.g., USB, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi).
• Prior experience in the gaming, consumer electronics, or connected device industries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred, with equivalent experience also considered.
• Master’s or MBA a plus.
• Established background as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead for software and/or firmware development teams.
• Demonstrated success managing programs through to consumer product launch.

• Agile team; feels like a start‑up within a large organization.
• Location flexible; primary site San Mateo, CA.
• Travel (domestic and international) required, estimated 15%–25%.
• Individual Contributor:
  No direct supervisory, budgetary, or hiring accountabilities.

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