Principal Technical Program Manager, Hardware Engineering

Job ID 2025-16131 Date posted 09/12/2025 Location Austin, Texas Category Program/Project Management

Arm technology is becoming the platform of choice for compute and AI. The Arm System Engineering team’s mission is to architect, design, and develop server and rack-level infrastructure for at-scale datacenter deployments. The team capabilities span across system hardware, software, system interconnect, system management storage, data center infrastructure and performance engineering. The team responsibilities include customer engagements, technology selection, system design, network architecture, performance, and datacenter deployment & operations. The Arm System Engineering team is developing industry-leading technology to deliver innovative and high-performing solutions to power the data centers of the future!

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced System Hardware Development Program Manager to lead end-to-end development and delivery of next-generation hardware platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for driving execution across cross-functional engineering teams, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations, and finance to ensure on-time and high-quality product releases. This position requires strong technical acumen, outstanding program management skills, working with global engineering and manufacturing partners, and the ability to navigate sophisticated development lifecycles in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle hardware development programs from concept through production for server platforms.
• Develop, own, and drive schedules, program plans, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies for complex hardware programs.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining program budget
• Lead hardware development milestones (e.g., schematic/layout freeze, EVT/DVT/PVT builds, system integration, bring-up, and deployment).
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Coordinate and align efforts across hardware architecture, board design, thermal/mechanical, power systems, firmware, and validation teams.
• Manage prototype builds, validation schedules, and bring-up plans with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDMs) for build readiness, issue resolution, and process improvement.
• Maintain program documentation, status reports, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Drive BOM management, change control processes, and material readiness for prototype and production phases.
• Provide regular program updates to stakeholders, executives, and customers, with clear status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Work with supply chain and operations to support scalable manufacturing and delivery of systems.
• Collaborate with software and data center teams to ensure hardware readiness for system-level performance testing and deployment.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability running hardware or system-level product development, preferably in server, datacenter, or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Proven track record of delivering complex hardware programs on schedule and within budget.
• Solid understanding of server hardware architecture, board development, thermal, mechanical, and power subsystems.
• Experience working with CMs/JDMs and navigating NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience navigating hardware NPI cycles and managing product development across engineering, operations, and manufacturing.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to drive decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Wrike, Smartsheet) and PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Arena).
  
  

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Agile, Arena).
• Experience in distributed team teamwork across time zones.
• Understanding of server compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with server validation, diagnostics, and failure analysis.
  
  

In Return

• Be part of a groundbreaking team influencing the next generation of data center systems!
• Collaborate with premier engineers and vendors to develop industry-leading AI hardware.
• Access professional growth through sophisticated project involvement and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your work matters and drives global progress!
  
  
  
  

Salary Range

$241,100-$326,100 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.