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Software Program Manager (up to Senior level) joins the Datacenter organization to lead Data Center SoC Software Development for next-generation server, AI, and networking products. This role drives end-to-end software planning, development, integration, validation, and release execution across architecture, silicon, firmware, embedded software, platform software, and productization teams from concept through production. The manager develops Plans of Record, manages complex dependencies, and ensures alignment with silicon milestones and feature readiness objectives. Key technical competencies include experience with Linux system software, virtualization, firmware, platform enablement, and system integration. The role focuses on the semiconductor product development lifecycle for Data Center SoCs, CPUs, AI accelerators, and networking silicon. Candidates must navigate hardware-software co-development to ensure product readiness while coordinating across cross-functional engineering teams and ecosystem partners to solve complex technical challenges in the datacenter infrastructure space.
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ARM
Linux
AI
Program Management
Software Stack
Data Analysis
Risk Mitigation
Roadmap Optimization
Semiconductor
Telecommunications
Developer Ecosystems