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Technical Program Manager, Firmware & Software

Reno, Nevada, United States; San Francisco, California, United States

Company Overview   

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.  

Role Summary 

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex, cross functional programs spanning embedded firmware (functional programs spanning embedded firmware (MCUbased) and based) and applicationlevel software (edge and cloud). You’lllevel software (edge and cloud). You’ll orchestrate delivery across software engineering, firmware development, hardware engineering, product, QA, and system integration ensuring outcomes are on time, on budget, and high quality. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead cross functional execution across software engineering, firmware, hardware, product, QA, and system integration for embedded and applicationfunctional execution across software engineering, firmware, hardware, product, QA, and system integration for embedded and applicationlevellevel software programs. 
  • Own program scope, schedules, and resources for FW/SW initiatives; deliver to timeline, quality, and budget goals. 
  • Communicate program status (milestones, risks, decisions) to executives and stakeholders with clear, regular updates that drive alignment and transparency. 
  • Plan features and track milestones for software and firmware, tightly coordinating integration timelines with hardware and systems development. 
  • Identify and mitigate risks across software dependencies, firmware stability, release timelines, and crossfunctional integration points. 
  • Collaborate with product to define requirements, roadmaps, and success metrics aligned to product outcomes. 
  • Manage cost and resourcing, surfacing efficiency opportunities (reuse, tooling, automation) to improve value and reduce overhead. 
  • Continuously improve program practices, processes, and tooling tailored to SW/FW development for better execution, scalability, and visibility. 
  • Support release & validation, partnering with QA, release engineering, and support to manage timelines, test coverage, and issue resolution for SW/FW deliverables. 

Qualifications: 

  • Technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent handson experience in embedded systems, firmware, or software development. 
  • 2+ years in technical program management or engineering leadership, focused on FW/SW products. 
  • Proven success managing complex multiteam programs with interdependent timelines and crossfunctional coordination. 
  • Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and firmware development practices. 
  • Experience in organizations building products that integrate hardware, embedded firmware (MCUs), and application software (edge/cloud). 
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to influence across levels and disciplines. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to bridge technical and nontechnical stakeholders. 
  • Comfortable in fastpaced environments with shifting priorities and evolving requirements. 
  • Must have experience with Atlassian (Jira/Confluence) and Scrum tools. 
  • Preferred: GitHub, AWS, basic observability tools (e.g., metrics/logging/tracing), and Python. 
  • Travel up to 20%, including international, to support global teams and execution. 

Tools & Platforms (Preferred Exposure) 

  • Planning & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Scrum/Kanban 
  • Code & CI/CD: GitHub (Projects, Actions), release pipelines 
  • Cloud & Infra: AWS (IAM, EC2/ECS/Lambda basics) 
  • Observability: metrics/logs/tracing tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Sentry-vendoragnostic) 
  • Scripting & Automation: Python for light data wrangling, reporting, and tooling 
  • Hardware/Firmware Context: microcontrollerbased firmware, board bringup, system integration 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

  • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options 
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
  • Commuter Benefits 
  • 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. 

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