Technical Program Manager, Robotics Hardware

DeepMind • Cambridge, MA

18d

About The Position

Join Google DeepMind's Robotics team as a Technical Program Manager and be at the forefront of building the Embodied AI powering the generation of intelligent robots. In this role, you will lead complex programs that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application, working closely with our world-class researchers and key external partners. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Embodied AI and make a significant impact on one of the most exciting fields in technology. About Us Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority. The Role We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager who is excited to be at the center of building the Embodied AI to power a ‘new wave’ of robots that act with human-level intelligence. This is an opportunity to partner with Aaron Saunders, VP of Hardware Engineering, to build a new lab in Cambridge, MA. About You In order to set you up for success as a Technical Program Manager at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experienced at leading complex technical programs and have 6+ years of experience as a technical program manager, with a strong track record of successful program delivery.
• Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, ever-evolving environments, demonstrating resourcefulness and creativity in solving complex challenges and implementing scalable solutions.
• Prior experience working with rapid hardware development and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, workflows, and governance models to enhance efficiency within research teams.
• Experience working with senior leadership, confidently communicating challenges and risks while proposing new solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with launching a new team or site.
• Prior experience in an environment where hardware and software are deeply intertwined.
• Prior experience managing collaborations with external partners.
• Prior experience working with globally distributed teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees