Bedrock Robotics · 2 days ago
Technical Program Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBedrock Robotics is a company focused on bringing advanced autonomy to the built world. They are seeking a dynamic Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional programs across hardware, onboard infrastructure, and safety, ensuring the successful integration of autonomous systems into construction machinery.
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Responsibilities
Own complex, cross-functional technical programs, taking autonomous systems from early prototypes through production-ready deployment
Manage execution across software, hardware, firmware, safety, and field operations, aligning deeply interdependent workstreams into a single, coherent plan
Lead system-level integration and milestone planning, ensuring firmware, drivers, hardware bring-up, vehicle builds, and field deployments come together predictably and on time
Facilitate high-stakes technical decision-making, helping teams navigate tradeoffs, resolve ambiguity, and move forward with clarity and urgency
Anticipate and mitigate program and technical risk at the platform level, surfacing issues early and providing leadership with clear options and recommendations
Balance tactical implementation with strategic execution, shaping roadmaps and dependencies while adapting quickly to a fast-moving environment
Define and evolve lightweight program management practices that scale with the company and enable teams to move faster without compromising safety or quality
Operate with a relentless sense of ownership for the success of programs you work on
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in a comparable technical leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary systems from concept through deployment
2+ years of professional experience leading programs involving safety-critical systems, with an understanding of the rigor, validation, and cross-functional coordination required to operate reliably in the physical world
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Domain experience working on robotics or autonomous systems, with a working understanding of the software, firmware, and hardware stacks that power real-world autonomy
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts, risks, and interdependencies and translate them into aligned and actionable plans
A track record of thriving in fast-paced, high-ownership environments, with a bias toward building structure that helps us scale through complexity
Preferred
Startup experience strongly preferred
Company
Bedrock Robotics
Bedrock Robotics enables the construction sector to grow at the rate that modern civilization requires.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
8VCEclipse Ventures
2025-07-16Series A· $80M
2025-07-16Seed
Leadership Team
Boris Sofman
Co-Founder & CEO
Ajay Gummalla
Co-Founder and Vice President
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