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Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 175000 - 185000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
24 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Gridware
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR) focused on monitoring the electrical physical and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridwares advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety reduce outages and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information please visit.
Role Description
As a Technical Program Manager at Gridware youll drive complex multi-disciplinary projects across firmware hardware and supporting software systems. Youll partner with engineers and stakeholders to plan requirements identify risks manage schedules and deliver critical programs on time. You should be equally comfortable discussing system trade-offs with engineers as you are presenting recommendations to executives. This role sits at the intersection of firmware hardware and embedded systems with visibility into mobile web backend and data platforms that integrate with our devices.
What Youll Do
- Lead end-to-end program execution across firmware and hardware development ensuring alignment from concept through deployment.
- Define project scope milestones resources and success criteria for highly cross-functional initiatives.
- Partner closely with engineering leads to manage risks unblock dependencies and balance technical trade-offs.
- Build and maintain tools processes and dashboards that improve program visibility and engineering productivity.
- Communicate schedules priorities and status updates clearly to engineers leadership and cross-functional partners.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in technical program management engineering or related infrastructure/embedded systems roles (firmware/hardware emphasis strongly preferred).
- Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the hardware development lifecycles (EVT/DVT/etc) phase gates and working with CMs
- Strong organizational analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear actionable plans.
Bonus Skills
- Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience scaling engineering organizations and building cross-functional alignment.
- Background in product development for IoT embedded systems or large-scale hardware/software deployments.
- Experience leading projects that improved application performance scalability or fleet-wide reliability.
$175000 - $185000 a year
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list we encourage you to apply!
Gridware Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Benefits
Health Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
Off the Grid a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply! Benefits Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered) Paid parental leave Alternating ... View more
