Senior Technical Program Manager, Sonos

• It’s ideal for a technically fluent leader who loves creating clarity, structure, and continuous improvement in complex, cross-functional environments
• You’re passionate about how software gets built — and even more passionate about making it better
• You combine the structure of a program manager with the curiosity of an engineer and the mindset of a builder
• You believe great systems empower great teams, and you’re excited about the potential of AI-assisted development to unlock new levels of speed, quality, and creativity across Sonos engineering
• You bring the structure of a program manager, the curiosity of an engineer, and the drive of a builder who knows that great systems empower great teams. You see the transformative potential of AI-assisted development and want to be part of shaping how engineers and intelligent tools collaborate to deliver more, faster, and better
• 6+ years leading technical programs in software engineering or platform productivity organizations
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices (Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps) and associated tooling (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins or GitHub Actions, AWS, Jira)
• Strong technical fluency; able to engage deeply with engineering teams about build systems, developer tooling, and automation
• Proven success driving initiatives that improve engineering velocity, quality, or operational reliability
• Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills — capable of aligning diverse teams toward shared outcomes

Desirable

• At Sonos, we’re passionate about creating the ultimate listening experience — and that starts with how we build software
• The Software Delivery & Operations group designs, develops, and operates the shared platforms, tools, and processes that enable Sonos teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and securely
• We’re seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive initiatives that improve developer experience, software quality, and operational excellence through better systems, smarter processes, and strategic use of AI
• This role sits at the intersection of engineering and IT, shaping the systems and workflows that power Sonos product development across cloud, mobile, web, and embedded platforms
• Lead cross-functional programs that enhance Sonos’ shared software platforms — spanning build systems, CI/CD, telemetry, testing, security, and release management
• Improve how software is developed, tested, and delivered, balancing speed, quality, and reliability across the organization
• Partner with engineering and IT teams to refine the Sonos software operating model — defining how work is tracked, how capacity is planned, and how progress is measured
• Establish consistent program structures, templates, and dashboards that bring transparency and predictability to engineering delivery
• Drive initiatives that integrate AI-assisted development tools — such as code assistants, agentic code reviewers, and intelligent bots — into Sonos’ developer workflows
• Leverage AI to enhance code quality, security, and productivity through automated testing, static analysis, and intelligent summarization
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure AI tooling and automation augment developer creativity and accelerate delivery
• Champion the responsible and strategic use of AI across the software lifecycle, ensuring measurable impact on development speed, code quality, and innovation
• Collaborate across Sonos’ software domains — including cloud services, control apps, and embedded systems — to define shared “golden paths” that simplify development while maintaining autonomy
• Partner closely with the Product Security, System Test, and Product Data teams to ensure that testing, telemetry, and security workflows are integrated into every stage of the development process
• Drive alignment between developer tooling, SDLC best practices, and release operations to deliver consistency without unnecessary friction
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing data and feedback to identify where process or tooling changes will have the greatest impact
• Define and maintain the operating cadence for Sonos software delivery — including planning cycles, reviews, executive reporting, and ongoing improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain systems for work tracking, metrics reporting, and capacity management using Jira, GitHub, and Confluence
• Implement and evolve engineering metrics frameworks (DORA, SPACE) to measure team performance, delivery predictability, and developer experience
• Partner with engineering and IT leadership to scale systems and workflows that sustain high performance as the organization and product portfolio grow