Sr. Technical Program Manager Software Firmware

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Position Overview

As a Senior Technical Program Manager specializing in software and firmware you will oversee cross-functional development initiatives shaping the evolution of the PlayStation ecosystem. This responsibility encompasses software at the system level firmware and embedded elements driving PlayStation 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 PlayStation hardware and its companion experiences.

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

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead and implement large-scale software and firmware programs throughout the entire product lifecycle ensuring the delivery of system-level functionality for PlayStation 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.

Required Knowledge / Skills

• 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 toolchains.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related technical field preferred with equivalent experience also considered.
• Masters 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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including color nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy birthing parent or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.