Technical Program Manager, AI Hardware Full-time

Meta is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience in at-scale server hardware development. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the generation of proof of concepts, design development, component selection, integration, and validation of new hardware products. The position requires working closely with external vendors and a variety of internal engineering and specialized teams. Meta’s Infrastructure Engineering organization is responsible for the growth, management, and 24/7 upkeep of all Meta products and services.

Technical Program Manager, AI Hardware Responsibilities

• Lead technical program management for next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hardware Systems within Meta Infrastructure, operating in a matrix organization spanning multiple domains, including Hardware Engineering, Data Center, Network, Infrastructure Engineering, Software Engineering, and Capacity Management.
• Own the overall program success, overseeing the end-to-end development of the hardware product. This includes servers, modules, chassis, and subsystems, spanning both internal and external development efforts, ensuring successful integration into Meta’s infrastructure and support for production workloads at scale.
• Develop and oversee the entire program, including defining scope, requirements, priorities, development models and strategies, schedules, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Influence product decisions to ensure they align with broader company initiatives.
• Define and track key metrics, quality indicators, and performance metrics while driving cross-functional execution of program deliverables.
• Provide hands-on program management throughout the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
• Develop and own communication plans to effectively and proactively convey program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Perform risk assessment, implement risk mitigation strategies, and manage change effectively.
• Manage and oversee vendor engagement, ensuring timely and successful delivery of services and products.
• Lead and implement internal process improvements across various teams and functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively identify and analyze complex, long-term, and critical infrastructure challenges in collaboration with engineering leaders and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in hardware engineering, systems engineering, and technical product/program management.
• Experience delivering technical programs or products from inception to delivery, with a understanding of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope.
• Experience working across multiple organizations, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating work, establishing relationships across multidisciplinary teams and partners across different time zones.
• Experience in analytical thinking and problem-solving for large-scale systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware systems design.
• Experience with data center architecture and deployment, including design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale infrastructure systems.
• Experience working with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and other vendors, including managing relationships, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeline alignment across the supply chain.
• Experience in a start-up environment, with a focus on technical infrastructure management, where flexibility and rapid execution are key to scaling systems and handling growth-related challenges.

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$195,000/year to $267,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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