Etched
Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
San Jose · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 96 days ago
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About the role
- You'll establish the KPIs and operational cadences that keep programs on track, and continuously refine our processes to make the entire Infrastructure organization faster and more effective.
- When priorities shift, you don't just adapt - you help the organization navigate the shift without losing momentum.
- This role demands deep technical fluency alongside exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive collaboration across our Infrastructure org, including DevOps/DevX, Core Engineering, Security and IT.
- Partner with external vendors to ensure any external services are being delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Identify risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and quality.
- Optimize engineering and operational efficiency by continuously refining program management processes.
- Strong technical knowledge in ASIC design, hardware platforms, and software integration.
- Implementing best practices in program delivery to drive operational performance improvements.
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Requirements
- Strong candidates may also have experience with:
- You may be a good fit if you have:
Nice to have
- 8-10+ years of experience in technical program management, ideally in hardware, semiconductor, or AI technology environments.
- A PMP certification with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills that influence without authority.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities for process improvement.
- Experience using program management tools and methodologies such as Google Workspace and JIRA.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- Managing and nurturing external vendor and supplier relationships.
Skills
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, success, and strategic alignment.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and emerging challenges.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Company info
- We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system, betting early on transformer and transformer-like architectures and on increasing model sizes.
- We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row) and Taipei, and greatly value engineering skills.
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