Google DeepMind · 1 week ago
Technical Program Manager, Frontier AI Research
Buffalo-Niagara Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $229K/yr
5+ years expGoogle DeepMind is a leading organization in artificial intelligence research. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive the operational and technical success of ambitious AI initiatives, translating complex scientific goals into actionable technical roadmaps and ensuring successful real-world applications of research breakthroughs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentFoundational AIMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Execution: Partner with AI Research leads to co-develop long-term strategies, technical goals, and success metrics for initiatives pushing the frontier of generative AI
Technical Due Diligence: Evaluate engineering scope, establish milestones, and influence technical direction
Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and guide effective cross functional partnerships across diverse disciplines, including modeling, infrastructure, and evaluation, to ensure alignment on shared objectives
Operational Excellence: Establish robust mechanisms to monitor program performance, anticipate technical risks, and manage complex interdependencies between research workstreams
Continuous Innovation: Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance research velocity and engineering excellence through optimized tools and methodologies
Stakeholder Management: Distill complex technical updates and research progress into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences and executive leadership
Resource Optimization: Drive strategic planning for mission-critical resources, including compute management and allocation, to respond to a rapidly changing competitive landscape
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or a related role within an advanced technical or research environment
Proven experience partnering directly with research or engineering leads to deliver on high-impact, technically complex projects
Comprehensive technical knowledge and understanding of program management methodologies adapted for research-centric environments
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in a technical field, particularly related to AI/machine learning
Direct experience in AI/ML research or development, with a focus on multimodal models or decentralized information systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand complex technical systems and identify opportunities for optimization
Passion for the future of AI and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where technology meets real-world impact
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google DeepMind
Google DeepMind aims to research and build safe artificial intelligence system to solve intelligence and advance science and humanity. It is a sub-organization of Google.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-26Acquired
2011-02-01Series A
Leadership Team
Demis Hassabis
Co-Founder & CEO
Aaron Saunders
VP of Hardware Engineering, Robotics
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