Agility Robotics · 2 months ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAgility Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, known for its advanced robot, Digit, designed to work alongside people. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the development of foundational services for their cloud infrastructure and core software platform, ensuring seamless integration between cloud and robot systems.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRobotics
Responsibilities
Drive the Core Engineering Roadmap: Own and execute the end-to-end program roadmap for our foundational engineering platforms. Your scope will span from our cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and simulation tooling to the very core of our Robot OS and system software
Unify Cloud and Robot Systems: Lead large-scale technical programs that bridge our cloud and robot ecosystems. You will ensure teams are aligned on delivering unified solutions for build systems, data collection, and release engineering that work seamlessly from development to deployment on the robot
Translate Strategy into Execution: Partner with Product Management and senior engineering leaders to translate the high-level vision for developer tools, robot OS, and platform reliability into a detailed, actionable plan with clear scope, milestones, and success criteria
Champion Technical Excellence: Engage deeply with engineering teams on complex technical challenges that span distributed systems and embedded software. You will facilitate architectural discussions, help navigate trade-offs, and ensure the solutions we build are scalable, reliable, and robust
Systematically Dismantle Roadblocks: Act as the key problem-solver for the Infrastructure Org. You will proactively identify risks, manage complex dependencies between hardware and software, and dismantle roadblocks to ensure predictable delivery
Provide Clarity and Alignment: Serve as the central point of communication for your programs. You will provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring everyone is aligned on progress, risks, and the path forward
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on software infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
Demonstrated experience managing programs for complex software systems that interact with hardware (e.g., robotics, IoT, embedded systems)
A strong technical foundation with the ability to deeply understand and drive programs related to CI/CD, build systems, cloud infrastructure, and software release cycles
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to complex, technically ambiguous programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant technical field
Experience with robotics-specific technologies such as Robot Operating System (ROS) or other robotics middleware
Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and infrastructure-as-code principles
Experience managing programs related to large-scale data platforms or simulation infrastructure
Familiarity with building and managing software for Linux-based embedded systems
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Company
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds an efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$178.79MKey Investors
NVenturesSchaeffler GroupPlayground Global
2025-09-10Series C
2024-11-13Corporate Round
2022-04-22Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Peggy Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Hurst
Co-Founder and Chief Robot Officer
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