Bear Robotics · 4 months ago
Technical Strategy Manager
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $168K/yr
3+ years expBear Robotics is a global robotics company seeking a Technical Strategy Manager to work directly with the CTO to drive the company's technical vision and strategy. The role involves partnering with various teams to execute strategic initiatives, manage high-priority projects, and ensure effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)HospitalityMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Partner with the CTO to set and execute strategic technical initiatives, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations
Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams—translating complex engineering priorities into actionable plans
Drive high-priority projects from conception through delivery, managing risks, timelines, and dependencies
Prepare technical briefings, analyses, and insights to support CTO-level decision-making
Capture outcomes from executive and technical meetings, and ensure follow-through on action items
Manage and prioritize the CTO’s calendar, communications, and commitments with a focus on strategic impact
Maintain organized documentation, technical roadmaps, and project tracking systems
Collaborate closely with our global TPM team (U.S. and Korea), adapting to time zones and ensuring smooth coordination
Occasionally, travel to our Korea office to work directly with engineering leadership
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical foundation: 3–5 years of experience in software engineering, technical program management, or technical operations
Strategic execution: Proven ability to drive projects from idea to launch, managing multiple stakeholders
Strong communicator: Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both engineers and executives
Organized operator: Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and follow-through
Trusted partner: Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Global mindset: Comfortable working across time zones and cultures; flexible with schedules
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or robotics engineering
Preferred
Bilingual in Korean and English
Experience in a high-growth startup or technology company
Exposure to executive-level partnership roles (Office of the CTO, Business Operations, or Chief of Staff track)
Familiarity with robotics, AI, or hardware/software product development
Company
Bear Robotics
Bear Robotics is an AI-automated robotics platform that offers for the food service and hospitality field.
201-500 employees
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2023 (9)
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2021 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$175.75MKey Investors
LG ElectronicsIMMSoftBank
2025-01-24Acquired
2024-03-11Series C· $60M
2022-03-15Series B· $81M
Leadership Team
John Ha
Founder, CEO
Juan Higueros
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-21
Business Insider
2025-11-11
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