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Lambda · 1 month ago

Engineering Program Manager

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$226K/yr - $377K/yr
date7+ years exp

Lambda is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving a diverse range of customers, from researchers to enterprises. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable AI Cloud solutions while ensuring project delivery meets high standards of quality and timeliness.

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Responsibilities

Guide a cross-functional team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering management and stakeholders
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget
Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to deployment
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Possess a strong understanding of cloud platform technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
Develop contingency plans and communicate status to stakeholders
Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications
Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including executive leadership, on project progress, risks, and key milestones
Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and tools to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and security, to ensure alignment and successful project integration
Work closely with engineering management to scope customer requirements

Qualification

Cloud platform technologiesAgileScrumProject management methodologiesProject management softwareTechnical project deliveryLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skills

Required

10+ years of experience in the Software engineering industry with 7+ years performing a project management role, with a focus on software engineering and software infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience leading a team of software engineers on complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced startup environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex technical projects
Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills using those skills to lead teams to ordered execution from a disorganized starting point
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Impeccable writing and documentation skills
Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira)

Preferred

Experience managing hybrid hardware deployment and software engineering projects
Experience in a hyperscaler (CSP), neocloud provider (NCP), or high-performance computing (HPC) production environments
Worked closely with product managers to deliver products to specification
Deep understanding of infrastructure technologies and software development best practices

Benefits

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

Company

Lambda

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Lambda is a cloud-based platform that provides high-performance GPU hardware and cloud infrastructure for AI model training and inference.
dateFounded in 2012
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://lambda.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Lambda has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (16)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.19B
Key Investors
TWG GlobalJP MorganMacquarie Group
2025-11-18Series E· $1.5B
2025-08-19Debt Financing· $275M
2025-02-19Series D· $480M

Leadership Team

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Stephen Balaban
Co-founder, CEO
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Michael Balaban
Co-Founder / CTO
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Recent News

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AI cloud provider Lambda reportedly raising $350M round
2026-01-11
Business Wire
Lambda Appoints Leonard Speiser as Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-09
Techmeme
Source: Lambda, which rents access to AI chips and is backed by Nvidia, is in talks to raise $350M+ led by Mubadala Capital, ahead of an IPO planned for H2 2026 (The Information)
2026-01-09
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