Technical Program Manager, ML
SambaNova Systems
The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
We are seeking a highly capable and dynamic Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive product
delivery in Machine Learning space. You will play a critical role in planning, driving execution, and
orchestrating multiple work-streams and dependencies to drive engineering velocity and
transparency towards delivering customer product releases
Responsibilities
- Lead various machine learning programs and initiatives in a fast moving organization across different locations covering a range of areas.
- Work closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders to define and prioritize Machine Learning features and capabilities.
- Put together a comprehensive plan that encompasses all the diverse efforts that are in motion within the teams and streamline the program to improve visibility and scalability.
- Provide hands-on support from development to deployment, including requirements gathering, managing scope, schedule tracking, qualitative testing and documentation.
- Manage cross functional dependencies, risks and changes effectively across multiple streams.
- Leverage your excellent communication and coordination skills to bring the best out of multiple teams. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs with engineers.
- Identify and drive ongoing process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management
- 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning
- Experience in launching Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence products from research to production.
- Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast paced nascent environment.
- Experience with roadmap planning, forecasting and release process management.
- Adept at working with highly skilled and independent engineers.
- Self-motivated and willing to take additional responsibilities over time to contribute to the team’s success
Benefits Summary for US-Based Full-Time Direct Employment Positions
(The Recruiter will provide benefit details for non-US-based roles)
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
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EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
