Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
At Agility Robotics, we are building a future where robots work alongside people to make life better. To achieve this, our innovation is powered by the world-class platforms we build on. We are seeking a highly technical and results-driven Senior Technical Program Manager to own the foundational services for both our cloud infrastructure and the core software platform that runs on every Digit robot. You will be the central force driving the roadmap and execution for the critical systems that enable our engineers to build, test, and deploy the software that brings our robots to life.
About the TeamAs a key member of the Software TPM team, you will be deeply embedded within the Infrastructure department, a multi-disciplinary group that forms the bedrock of our engineering efforts. This team’s scope consists of five key pillars: Compute Platform, Data Platform, Robot Platform, Release Engineering, and Security & Networking. You will partner closely with engineering leads across this entire domain.
What You'll Do- Drive the Core Engineering Roadmap: Own and execute the end-to-end program roadmap for our foundational engineering platforms. Your scope will span from our cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and simulation tooling to the very core of our Robot OS and system software.
- Unify Cloud and Robot Systems: Lead large-scale technical programs that bridge our cloud and robot ecosystems. You will ensure teams are aligned on delivering unified solutions for build systems, data collection, and release engineering that work seamlessly from development to deployment on the robot.
- Translate Strategy into Execution: Partner with Product Management and senior engineering leaders to translate the high-level vision for developer tools, robot OS, and platform reliability into a detailed, actionable plan with clear scope, milestones, and success criteria.
- Champion Technical Excellence: Engage deeply with engineering teams on complex technical challenges that span distributed systems and embedded software. You will facilitate architectural discussions, help navigate trade-offs, and ensure the solutions we build are scalable, reliable, and robust.
- Systematically Dismantle Roadblocks: Act as the key problem-solver for the Infrastructure Org. You will proactively identify risks, manage complex dependencies between hardware and software, and dismantle roadblocks to ensure predictable delivery.
- Provide Clarity and Alignment: Serve as the central point of communication for your programs. You will provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring everyone is aligned on progress, risks, and the path forward.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on software infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs for complex software systems that interact with hardware (e.g., robotics, IoT, embedded systems).
- A strong technical foundation with the ability to deeply understand and drive programs related to CI/CD, build systems, cloud infrastructure, and software release cycles.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to complex, technically ambiguous programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
- Experience with robotics-specific technologies such as Robot Operating System (ROS) or other robotics middleware.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Experience managing programs related to large-scale data platforms or simulation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with building and managing software for Linux-based embedded systems.
Full-time Employees are eligible for Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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