Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. They want AI to be safe and beneficial for users and society as a whole.

We're looking for a Technical Program Manager to own execution of custom hardware systems from concept through production deployment. You'll drive the program that turns architecture and specs into boards and racks that ship , managing ODMs, CMs, and component vendors on one side, and coordinating silicon, firmware, infrastructure software, supply chain, and datacenter teams on the other.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the integrated hardware systems program plan across board, chassis, rack, and interconnect , from requirements through EVT/DVT/PVT, qualification, and production ramp.
• Drive execution with ODMs, contract manufacturers, and component/optics vendors.
• Stand up and run the NPI cadence , build matrix, engineering reviews, DFx, issue triage, exit criteria.
• Drive the bring-up and validation program for new platforms.
• Own the interfaces that make or break a hardware program.
• Run partner and technology evaluations as a program.
• Own program communication upward and outward.
• Develop and share AI-assisted approaches to hardware program management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years in hardware systems / NPI program management.
• Direct ownership of at least one platform from concept through volume production.
• Working technical fluency across the hardware stack.
• Experience managing ODMs/CMs and component vendors.
• Track record of standing up program mechanisms on a new or early-stage hardware effort.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfort operating with high autonomy and limited process in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML accelerator systems.
• Experience taking a first-generation, custom-silicon-based system from bring-up through fleet deployment.
• Experience with liquid-cooled and/or high-density rack architectures.
• Familiarity with the chip-package-system interface.
• Experience with datacenter integration, deployment, and fleet-scale reliability/RAS programs.
• Practical experience using AI tools in your own workflow.

Logistics:

• Annual Salary: $365,000-$435,000 USD
• Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time.
• Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas!