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Staff Technical Program Manager

Apptronik· PMO
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Sunnyvale, CA$250k - $285kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to lead ML/Perception programs for humanoid robotics at Apptronik's Sunnyvale, the first TPM on the ground in the new office, interfacing with a strategic AI partner and coordinating across AI/ML infrastructure, perception, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • New Site Program Leadership: Establish program management structure, cadences, and operating rhythms for a new and rapidly growing site, connected to Austin-based engineering and program leadership.
  • MLOps Program Ownership: End-to-end execution of ML infrastructure and operations programs including data pipelines, training/evaluation infrastructure, model release processes, and tooling for rapid, reliable robot learning.
  • Perception Program Leadership: Lead perception team programs for humanoid robotics, driving roadmaps, milestones, and integration of perception into the full robot stack.
  • Strategic Partner Interface: Primary program conduit to a key strategic AI partner; translate partner needs into internal plans, track joint milestones and deliverables, align partner expectations with Apptronik priorities.
  • Ownership: Own program execution end-to-end; set strategic direction, assess resource needs, and drive results aligned to company goals and roadmap.
  • Orchestration: Coordinate with engineering leadership to execute solutions and adapt to shifting priorities; align stakeholders across engineering, research, operations, and executives.
  • Communication: Proactively communicate program status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions to executives and partner counterparts; articulate requirements, goals, and milestones clearly across teams.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and develop other TPMs; define and improve program management practices, frameworks, and tooling.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Physics
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering management, leading cross-functional teams across ML/AI and software
  • Preferred: Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or embodied AI
  • Preferred: Direct experience with robot learning, manipulation/dexterous systems, modeling, or large-scale ML data and training programs
  • Preferred: Experience with edge AI inference platforms and embedded systems integration
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Skills

Required:MLOps & ML Infrastructure Program LeadershipPerception Systems ExperiencePartner & External Stakeholder ManagementHands-On Technical PartnershipAmbiguity & Breadth ManagementSystem-Level Product Development LeadershipCross-Disciplinary System IntegrationNew Technology IntroductionProgram Execution & Results OrientationStrategic Thinking

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with annual range $250,000-$285,000
  • Direct hire; opportunity to shape a new site and high-impact programs
  • Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace policy
Last updated Oct 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apptronik

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Apptronik designs humanoid robotics platforms with mobility, manipulation, and human-centered interaction to support people in the workplace.

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