d-Matrix · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager - Software, Principal
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expd-Matrix is focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to transform technology. They are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to drive engineering excellence across the global software organization, focusing on creating scalable processes for predictable project delivery in a high-growth startup environment.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureData CenterSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program management across software domains: ML, kernel, compiler, runtime, and tools
Coordinate delivery across distributed teams in North America, India, Serbia, and Australia
Implement agile practices suited to a fast-paced, scaling startup
Define metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track progress and program health
Develop playbooks and best practices for program management across the organization
Translate product and business goals into executable engineering programs
Identify and mitigate risks to delivery schedules and quality
Act as a liaison between software teams and senior leadership, providing clear updates and insights
Collaborate with product, hardware, and partner teams to manage dependencies
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience as software engineer, engineering manager, or technical program manager, with the last 3 or more years as technical program manager in software development
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority
Educational background in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
Experience at companies with complex software/hardware integration
Proven track record managing distributed, multi-region engineering teams
Strong understanding of software lifecycle and agile methodologies
Proficiency with Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, and project toolchain integration
Familiarity with AI/ML, compiler/runtime, or kernel development
Experience establishing scalable processes in fast-moving engineering organizations
Preferred
Background in AI/ML infrastructure, semiconductor, or system software companies
Knowledge of optimization for GPUs, NPUs, or custom ASICs
Experience scaling engineering teams at Series B/C stage startups
Experience managing external dependencies or customer-driven timelines
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity, and professional growth opportunities.
Company
d-Matrix
D-Matrix is a platform that enables data centers to handle large-scale generative AI inference with high throughput and low latency.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$429MKey Investors
Temasek HoldingsTSVC
2025-11-12Series C· $275M
2023-09-06Series B· $110M
2022-04-20Series A· $44M
Leadership Team
Peter Buckingham
Senior Vice President, Software Engineering
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