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Engineering Program Manager

Upscale AI · US - Headquarters · On-site

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About Upscale AI

Upscale builds next-generation AI network infrastructure with scalable systems, intelligent automation, and seamless connectivity.

About the role

Support end-to-end program execution for hardware NPI and/or software release programs, from concept through production release and customer delivery. Help develop and maintain integrated program schedules, track milestones, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders and executives.

What they're looking for

  • • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • • 7+ years of experience in engineering program management, technical project management, or a related role within a hardware, software, or networking company
  • • Deep experience with software NPI phase-gate processes (e.g., Concept, Commit, Execution, Testing, FRS) or equivalent milestone-driven development in Agile environments
  • • Strong command of the software release lifecycle, including feature planning, code freeze, regression testing, and GA releases
  • • Proven track record of leading cross-functional programs involving software engineering, PM, QA, and executive leadership—particularly in environments where not all stakeholders share the same technical background
  • • Executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to distill complex technical programs into clear status updates and executive summaries
More about this role

Upscale, Inc., is building the high-performance infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. Backed by over $300M in funding and rapid global adoption, we are scaling systems designed for the world’s most demanding AI workloads.

We focus on first-principles engineering across silicon, systems, and networking—where performance, scale, and execution are critical. Our team is talent-dense and high-performing. We value ownership, technical rigor, and speed, and we offer the opportunity to work on foundational problems with immediate, real-world impact.

If you’re looking to do high-impact work, move fast, and help define the infrastructure behind the future of AI—Upscale is where you can produce meaningful work at the frontier—and operate at a high standard.

Role Overview

The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) will own and drive cross-functional programs across hardware and software development for networking products including switches and ASICs. This individual will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) processes through software phase-gate milestones, own software release schedules, and drive alignment across engineering, product management, and executive...

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