Staff Technical Program Manager at Atomic Machines

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

240000.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Program Management, Engineering Management, Agile Methodologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Risk Management, Program Roadmaps, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision Making, Complex Systems Design, Manufacturing Processes, Leadership, Communication Skills, Technical Depth, Problem Solving, Product Development, Innovation

Industry

Description

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler™ technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon. Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California. About The Role: We are looking for a deeply technical Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead programs around the development and scaling of our Matter Compiler — our fully autonomous and modular manufacturing system. This is not a traditional coordination role — it requires someone who has a strong track record of success as an individual contributor (IC) in technical domains, who has chosen to move into program leadership to step into a role where they can influence strategy, align teams across departments, and own outcomes that shape the success of the business. At Atomic Machines, the way we work is unlike anywhere else. We own the full stack—from manufacturing platform to device design—which gives us the unprecedented ability to learn and iterate completely independently of any other company—placing full control of our pace of innovation in our own hands. We create processes and strategies to strengthen this advantage and move faster than traditional hardware companies. Within this context, TPMs are program owners and leaders. We are accountable for outcomes, not just timelines. Central to the role is implementing and evolving processes that help the organization learn and adapt at breakneck speed. This is not standard program management—this is pioneering work at the intersection of hardware and agile, demanding creativity, rigor, and leadership at the highest level. From a first‑principles perspective, you will design feedback loops, iteration cycles, and cross‑functional collaboration structures that push the boundaries of what’s possible, accelerating both technical learning and organizational progress. What You’ll Do: Institutionalize learnings and scale processes across the organization, amplifying Atomic Machines’ unique ability to iterate independently and accelerate innovation, resulting in faster development cycles and more resilient execution. Drive the creation and ownership of program roadmaps for the Matter Compiler, setting measurable goals, defining milestones, and establishing accountability frameworks that directly connect to business outcomes and customer impact. Facilitate and lead cross-functional planning sessions, ensuring engineering, operations, and leadership are aligned on deliverables, sequencing, and resource allocations—leading to predictable delivery and reduced cycle times. Build and maintain detailed program execution plans that bridge strategy with daily tasks, keeping teams clear on priorities, dependencies, and timelines so progress can be measured, adjusted, and continuously improved. Design, pilot, and refine processes for collaboration in the Hybrid Fab environment, enabling rapid design-test-learn cycles across disciplines that accelerate technical learning and product readiness. Implement and actively manage risk registers, systematically tracking technical, organizational, and human risks, and updating mitigation strategies as programs evolve—reducing surprises and improving delivery confidence. Develop and maintain dashboards, program reviews, and reporting mechanisms that provide real-time visibility into program health for both executives and team members, enabling data-driven decision-making. Frame and communicate complex technical trade-offs as structured decision points, ensuring stakeholders understand options, implications, and risks so the organization consistently makes informed, high-quality decisions. Author and refine repeatable processes for recurring program challenges such as integration testing, scaling pilot runs into production, and synchronizing cross-team efforts, ensuring repeatability and faster ramp-up for future initiatives. What You’ll Need: 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Engineering Manager, or equivalent leadership role in a multi‑disciplinary environment, including leading complex integrated products with electronic/software control from conception to commercial release. Additional 5+ years as a hands-on engineer, designing and building complex systems – ideally highly automated precision systems. Your technical depth allows you to have productive highly technical discussions with the engineering team, e.g. driving alignment by assessing various approaches with their associated risks/benefits. A passion for unleashing transformative manufacturing capabilities that open the door to products and innovations previously out of reach, and for shaping how those capabilities are brought to market. A first‑principles mindset for evaluating technology investments and strategic decisions—such as buy vs. build or when to specialize vs. generalize—that ensures choices strengthen our long‑term competitive advantage. Significant technical background with substantive hands-on experience as an engineer designing and building complex systems—ideally highly automated precision systems. This technical depth enables productive, detailed discussions with engineers and the ability to align teams by weighing approaches and risks/benefits. Proven ability to structure programs, manage complex dependencies, track risk, and enable predictability in execution. Experience managing programs that included: Relentlessness in driving through ambiguity to achieve clarity on scope, ownership, and delivery plans. Ability and inclination to dive into technical details while staying accountable for program outcomes. Deep experience with and conviction around agile methodologies—especially as applied to hardware—and a track record of implementing new processes in startup or fast‑moving environments. Experience releasing products to manufacturing following defined, scalable processes. Strong leadership presence and excellent communication skills—articulate, concise, and able to earn the trust of both technical and executive stakeholders. High EQ and sound judgment for human dynamics in technical organizations; able to align people as effectively as systems. At least a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical field. The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits. CA Bay Area Salary Range $200,000—$240,000 USD

Responsibilities

Lead programs around the development and scaling of the Matter Compiler technology platform. Implement and evolve processes that help the organization learn and adapt quickly to accelerate innovation.