Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

At the Technology Enabling Development Lab (TED), our core development focus is the host interface firmware layer that sits at the intersection of system software and flash management firmware. This key host interface firmware technology drives Samsung’s breakthrough V‑NAND technology and enables our customers to power performance‑oriented, demanding, enterprise‑class applications ranging from hyper‑scale data centers to big data processing and software‑defined virtualized storage arrays and infrastructures. We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the strategy and daily operations of OCP S.A.F.E. for our Enterprise and Data Center SSDs. As a TPM, you will define and execute comprehensive plans to ensure timely delivery of OCP SAFE Evaluation, collaborate with multiple engineering teams, and drive vendor management with OCP Security Review Providers (SRPs). You will be expected to have a strong technical understanding of the subject matter and be able to grow into more complex technical leadership roles. Location: Daily onsite presence at our SanJose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy. What You’ll Do Develop and execute comprehensive plans for OCP S.A.F.E. across multiple product generations, engineering teams, and SRPs. Manage vendor relationships with SRPs to ensure effective collaboration, issue resolution, and timely certification delivery. Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure compliance with OCP S.A.F.E. specifications and cryptography implementations in storage applications. Track status on current certification submissions in progress, unblock engineers, and elevate blocker issues to management as needed. Work closely with business teams to provide visibility into certification schedules, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies. Drive process improvements through checklists, best practices, and post‑mortems to reduce QA time for certifications. Co‑manage OCP S.A.F.E. program priorities, target dates, budget along with stakeholders. Provide regular updates on program status to stakeholders. Represent the security team in customer meetings, industry forums, and working groups. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant industry experience or Master’s degree with 13+ years as a Technical Program Manager. Comprehensive experience with FIPS certification process. Proven experience managing complex technical projects across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills required. Experience working with third‑party vendors. Benefits Give Back: Charitable giving match and frequent community involvement opportunities. Enjoy Time Away: 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave. Care for Family: Support for fertility care or adoption, medical travel, and virtual veterinary care for pets. Prioritize Emotional Wellness: On‑demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions. Stay Fit: Onsite café, gym, and virtual fitness classes. Flexibility: A flexible environment to find the right work‑life balance. Base Pay Range $189,000 – $301,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal‑opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations. AI Usage in Recruitment At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency. However, AI is used as a support tool, not a final decision‑maker. All hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure every candidate is evaluated fairly and holistically. Applicant Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr