Technical Project Manager, Software & Firmware

EPIA

. Own project planning and execution for software and firmware initiatives from kickoff through development, integration, verification, and release .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAlameda • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for software and firmware initiatives, with a strong focus on regulated medical-device development, including IEC 62304 compliance and risk management. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage dependencies effectively while maintaining project schedules and milestones.

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Technical Project ManagementRegulated Medical-Device DevelopmentJira and ConfluenceRisk ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningSchedule OwnershipDependency ManagementIntegration and VerificationFirmware DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsIEC 62304 ComplianceCybersecurity DocumentationFDA Submission SupportMachine Learning Workflows

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceDesign ControlsDesign History FileSafety-Critical IndustryCybersecurity Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own project planning and execution for software and firmware initiatives from kickoff through development, integration, verification, and release
Build and own project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks
Keep plans current, drive replanning, and escalate when dependencies or risks threaten milestones
Run planning and delivery cadence using Jira and Confluence, including sprint planning support, milestone tracking, dashboards, and project status reporting
Partner with Software and Firmware engineering leads to translate technical priorities into executable plans and resolve blockers
Drive planning and completion of regulated software deliverables with Quality and Regulatory, including IEC 62304 lifecycle documentation, cybersecurity documentation, reviews, and traceability
Manage cross-functional dependencies with Hardware and Research program management, Quality, Regulatory, and other teams
Keep software and firmware projects aligned with broader device, clinical, and regulatory milestones

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of technical project management experience on product-development teams building software, firmware, or embedded systems, including integration, verification, and release
Demonstrated ability to drive technical projects from planning through execution, including schedule ownership, dependency management, risk management, and escalation
Proven ability to partner effectively with technical leads and cross-functional teams while keeping clear ownership of the plan and schedule
Fluency with Jira and Confluence, or equivalent project management tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with ambiguity and startup processes
Experience in regulated medical-device software development, including IEC 62304, design controls, design history file deliverables, or equivalent experience in another regulated or safety-critical industry such as aerospace or automotive
Project management experience with embedded or firmware development, including hardware-dependent scheduling and HW/SW integration
Exposure to medical-device cybersecurity documentation, FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance, or SBOM management
Experience supporting FDA submissions such as IDE, PMA, or 510(k)
Familiarity with machine learning development workflows or cloud infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary with equity
100% of healthcare coverage for you and your dependents
Generous vacation policy
Paid parental leave
Work from our waterfront office in Alameda, CA, with access to collaborative spaces and labs