Sonos, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $173K/yr
6+ years expSonos, Inc. is dedicated to creating the ultimate listening experience for customers, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to enhance their software development ecosystem. This role involves leading initiatives to improve developer experience and operational excellence through the integration of AI and better systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional programs that enhance Sonos’ shared software platforms — spanning build systems, CI/CD, telemetry, testing, security, and release management
Improve how software is developed, tested, and delivered, balancing speed, quality, and reliability across the organization
Partner with engineering and IT teams to refine the Sonos software operating model — defining how work is tracked, how capacity is planned, and how progress is measured
Establish consistent program structures, templates, and dashboards that bring transparency and predictability to engineering delivery
Drive initiatives that integrate AI-assisted development tools — such as code assistants, agentic code reviewers, and intelligent bots — into Sonos’ developer workflows
Leverage AI to enhance code quality, security, and productivity through automated testing, static analysis, and intelligent summarization
Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure AI tooling and automation augment developer creativity and accelerate delivery
Champion the responsible and strategic use of AI across the software lifecycle, ensuring measurable impact on development speed, code quality, and innovation
Collaborate across Sonos’ software domains — including cloud services, control apps, and embedded systems — to define shared “golden paths” that simplify development while maintaining autonomy
Partner closely with the Product Security, System Test, and Product Data teams to ensure that testing, telemetry, and security workflows are integrated into every stage of the development process
Drive alignment between developer tooling, SDLC best practices, and release operations to deliver consistency without unnecessary friction
Support continuous improvement by analyzing data and feedback to identify where process or tooling changes will have the greatest impact
Define and maintain the operating cadence for Sonos software delivery — including planning cycles, reviews, executive reporting, and ongoing improvement initiatives
Build and maintain systems for work tracking, metrics reporting, and capacity management using Jira, GitHub, and Confluence
Implement and evolve engineering metrics frameworks (DORA, SPACE) to measure team performance, delivery predictability, and developer experience
Partner with engineering and IT leadership to scale systems and workflows that sustain high performance as the organization and product portfolio grow
Qualification
Required
6+ years leading technical programs in software engineering or platform productivity organizations
Deep understanding of modern software development practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps) and associated tooling (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, AWS, Jira)
Strong technical fluency; able to engage deeply with engineering teams about build systems, developer tooling, and automation
Proven success driving initiatives that improve engineering velocity, quality, or operational reliability
Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills — capable of aligning diverse teams toward shared outcomes
Preferred
Experience deploying or scaling AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, custom LLM-based code assistants, automated documentation or review bots)
Knowledge of software telemetry, developer analytics, and software intelligence platforms (e.g., LinearB, Jellyfish)
Background in software delivery for connected or embedded products (IoT, mobile, or cloud-based ecosystems)
Familiarity with software metrics and frameworks (DORA, SPACE) and how they inform continuous improvement
Passion for developer experience and platform engineering — helping teams do their best work through better systems, not more processes
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition
Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
Company
Sonos, Inc.
Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$455.15MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsIndex VenturesHeadline
2018-08-01IPO
2018-07-12Secondary Market
2017-01-01Angel
Leadership Team
Tom Conrad
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Cullen
Co-Founder & VP Market Development
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