Principal Hardware Program Manager Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Senior Engineering Program Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead our hardware...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

240000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required
an advanced degree is a plus
Approximately 10+ years of experience running complex engineering programs as the lead or principal individual contributor—ideally in vehicles, major consumer products, or similar industries—from conception through launch
Around 5+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of growing or managing teams of 10 or more program managers
A solid understanding of hardware technologies and experience working closely with highly technical engineering teams
Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills
a communication superstar who can influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Highly functional in a chaotic, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
comfortable switching frequently between strategic and tactical perspectives
Willingness and ability to dive into problems and execute hands-on as needed to drive results

Job Responsibility

Lead and Develop the Team: Manage a team of hardware engineering program managers, including hiring, mentoring, and professional development, to build a world-class program management function
Drive Complex Engineering Programs: Oversee complex hardware engineering programs, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined and well-understood across multidisciplinary teams (firmware, electrical, mechanical)
Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with engineering management and internal teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure that all critical aspects of the product development cycle are met—including build readiness, testing setups and execution, supplier engagement, and resolving major technical issues
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a central coordination point across engineering and non-engineering teams (including operations and other program management teams) to align efforts toward major company-wide milestones
Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency, communication, and collaboration within and between teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Hands-On Problem Solving: Be willing and able to dive into complex problems and execute hands-on when necessary to drive projects forward
Influence and Communication: Utilize exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership

What we offer

equity in the form of options
comprehensive benefits
various incentives and stipends
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles

Fulltime

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Principal Hardware Technical Program Management - Quantum

Microsoft Quantum team is dedicated to developing the first scalable, fault-tole...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, physics or a related STEM field, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience managing large-scale, interdisciplinary hardware technology projects from concept to delivery, including system integration, cross-functional team leadership, and coordination across multiple teams.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through both hardware and software development.
Ability to design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval.

Job Responsibility

Program Management: Lead all phases of quantum hardware projects, from concept to delivery, working closely with architects, scientists, and engineers for success. Create concise, data-driven updates on program status, risks, dependencies, and impact for stakeholders and senior executives.
Planning & Roadmapping: Coordinate with leadership and engineering teams to build and maintain clear development roadmaps, align milestones, manage resources, and support long-term goals. Guide Agile processes, encourage transparency, and remove obstacles to meet critical deadlines.
Team Coordination: Ensure effective collaboration across device physics, cryoelectronic, materials science, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and cloud hardware operations for scalable solutions.
Customer Feedback: Use input from internal and pilot customers to improve hardware and processes. This includes potential customers from US Government.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and reduce risks in technology, scheduling, and operations, applying continuous improvement throughout.
Supplier Relations: Manage external partnerships, enforce quality and safety standards, and drive cross-company compliance.
Culture & Mentorship: Foster respect, collaboration, integrity, inclusivity, and continuous learning within the team.
Other: Embody our Culture and Values.

Fulltime

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Principal Program Manager - Hardware Development Process & Strategy

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Experience working with ODMs or external manufacturing partners
Experience in large-scale cloud or infrastructure hardware programs
Experience driving governance models without adding bureaucracy
5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-organizational programs
Experience defining or improving hardware development or lab processes
Proven executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in hardware development, program management, or process engineering OR equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Own hardware development process definition, governance, and continuous improvement across CHSE programs
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in HW development and lab execution across projects and ODMs
Lead strategic initiatives such as ODM frameworks, site strategy alignment, and geographic execution models
Establish clear ownership, decision frameworks, and operating mechanisms for strategic programs
Partner with Engineering, Lab, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to drive adoption
Improve predictability and execution consistency across programs and systems
Provide leadership with data-driven insights on systemic execution risks and opportunities

Fulltime

New

Principal Technical Program Manager

Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years’ experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Manage the introduction of new cloud services, hardware platforms and the tools / processes to deploy next generation cloud infrastructure capabilities
Work directly with partner engineering teams across Microsoft to ensure new services meet the scale and cycle time specifications for high volume deployments
Analyze data to identify, prototype, and drive the implementation of technical and process improvements to increase the predictability, agility, and quality of our capacity deployment systems
Continuously drive improvements in the Time-to-Market (TTM) for the introduction of new cloud services
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence partner teams
Provide technical and program leadership with respect and integrity
Drive technical projects from requirements through launch, including managing complex project schedules, mitigating risks, and keeping processes running smoothly
Develop status reports and communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management

Fulltime

Principal Technical Program Manager - AGC

Microsoft has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Technical Program Manager ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Job Responsibility

Defining and driving prioritization and sequencing of hardware investments across general compute, specialty compute, storage, and GPUs (graphics processing units)
Representing Microsoft in next-generation hardware planning with public cloud teams, influencing platform direction and establishing plans-of-record for critical requirements
Shaping long-term strategy for hardware enablement in regulated environments, anticipating market trends and customer needs
Orchestrating execution across engineering, supply chain, planning, and operations teams to ensure timely, reliable hardware delivery
Driving process optimization and standardization to improve delivery predictability and accelerate time to market
Leading escalation management, dependency resolution, and trade-off decisions across programs
Serving as the single accountable owner for roadmap clarity, dependency management, and cross-organizational communication
Embody our culture and values

Fulltime

Principal Technical Program Manager

The CO+I AI Delivery team is focused on delivering various platform services to ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check
Proven experience leading complex, cross‑team technical programs with significant infrastructure or platform components
Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following: Cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, Large‑scale datacentre delivery projects, Hardware‑software integrations (compute, networking, storage, power, cooling)
Demonstrated ability to manage execution in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
Experience delivering or scaling AI, HPC, or GPU‑based platforms in production environments
Familiarity with data center operations, hardware lifecycle management, or global deployment programs

Job Responsibility

Program Ownership & Execution: Own end‑to‑end technical programs focused on accelerating AI deployment timelines
Drive execution across multiple parallel workstreams
Establish clear success metrics and mechanisms
Document appropriately all artifacts
Cross‑Functional Leadership: Partner deeply with hardware engineering, software engineering, infrastructure, networking, data center operations, and supply chain teams
Act as the central point of coordination
Influence decision‑making with data, technical insight, and strong executive communication
Technical Rigor: Develop deep working knowledge of AI deployment architectures
Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans

Fulltime

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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer locat...

Location

United States , Bedford, Hanscom AFB

Salary:

175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have a be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
BS/BA Degree
15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD
Proficieny in: Risk Management Framework (RMF), with empasis on taking projects from Step 1 to Step 5
Vulnerability Management, Tenable Nessus (ACAS-DoD version of Nessus)
STIGs
CISSP Certification

Job Responsibility

Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI 8510.01
Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Update, monitor, and manage information in systems for the program office
Process and manage system user account requests and process tools
Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements
Process and manage system Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) identification and authorization requirements
Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD
Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs
Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ vision and goals

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

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Principal AI Product Manager

Do you want to be at the forefront of innovating the latest hardware designs to ...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
7+ years of technical product management experience, including products within datacenter HW systems and/or Cloud infrastructure
Demonstrated experience working directly with customers on technical solutions, including understanding workloads, requirements, and success criteria
Experience defining and executing partner or ecosystem strategies, including codevelopment and joint gotomarket efforts
Analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical and business information into clear insights and recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior technical and business stakeholders
Experience in program management fundamentals including presentation skills and written communication
ability to build relationships and influence in a matrix organization
manage cross team deliverables including program costs, schedules, risks and issues mitigation

Job Responsibility

Collaborate and drive efforts across multiple engineering groups within Microsoft
Evangelize Microsoft Azure AI hardware platforms and end-to-end AI solutions with internal teams and external customers
Work directly with customers to understand AI workloads, use cases, performance requirements, and deployment constraints
Partner with engineering, architecture, platform, and business teams to influence product direction, roadmap prioritization, and investment decisions
Develop and execute evaluation and adoption strategies that enable customers to assess Azure AI hardware and solutions
Define and lead an ecosystem strategy, engaging with partners to codefine solutions, reference architectures, and joint go to market
Collaborate with marketing, field, and partner teams to shape messaging, solution positioning, and joint marketing plans
Drive complex, cross functional initiatives end-to-end, providing clear structure, timelines, and accountability
Influence by building alignment across teams, motivating stakeholders, and driving decisions through data, clarity, and executive communication
Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer feedback to form strategy, identify opportunities, and support executive decision-making

Fulltime

Principal Hardware Program Manager

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Redmond

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

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