Technical Program Manager - Software Quality & AI Automation - Poly

About The Role

We are seeking a technically strong, highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Software Quality organization.

The ideal candidate combines a solid software engineering background with strong analytical skills, technical program management experience, and hands-on expertise in AI and automation.

We are particularly interested in individuals who embrace emerging technologies, challenge traditional ways of working, and can independently develop AI-powered tools and solutions to improve engineering efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong technical background in software development, firmware, software quality, or systems engineering.
• Experience working with complex software systems and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, CI/CD, version control, software testing, and quality engineering practices.
• Experience with Jira, Git, Jenkins, or comparable engineering tools.
• Strong scripting or programming skills, preferably Python.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI, LLMs, and AI-powered automation.
• Ability to design, develop, and integrate AI agents, bots, and automated workflows using APIs and modern AI frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence cross-functional teams, and drive technical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software, Android, Linux, or connected devices.
• Background in software integration, SDET, DevOps, or release engineering.
• Familiarity with AI agent frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), tool calling, RAG, and multi-agent workflows.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with engineering platforms and development tools.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality metrics.
• Experience applying AI to software development, testing, debugging, or engineering productivity.
• Prior technical program management or technical leadership experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We value candidates who are

• Technically hands-on: Comfortable understanding code, troubleshooting technical issues, and building practical solutions.
• AI-native: Actively using AI in their daily work and capable of creating agents and bots, not simply writing prompts.
• Analytical: Able to assess complex technical problems and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Proactive: Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership without waiting for instructions.
• Influential: Confident working with experienced engineers and technical leaders.
• Adaptable: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving technologies and priorities.
• We are looking for builders and problem solvers who can combine engineering discipline, technical leadership, and AI innovation to help shape the future of software quality.
• Salary: $110,000- $150,000

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

Benefits

At Hp, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)