Senior Technical Program Manager, Agility Robotics
Infrastructure
+ Equity
More information about location
Robotic automation for the warehouse and logistics
Be an early applicant
Robotic automation for the warehouse and logistics
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make businesses more productive and people's lives more fulfilling.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on software infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
- Demonstrated experience managing programs for complex software systems that interact with hardware (e.g., robotics, IoT, embedded systems)
- A strong technical foundation with the ability to deeply understand and drive programs related to CI/CD, build systems, cloud infrastructure, and software release cycles
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to bring structure and clarity to complex, technically ambiguous programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Desirable
- Master's degree in a relevant technical field
- Experience with robotics-specific technologies such as Robot Operating System (ROS) or other robotics middleware
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and infrastructure-as-code principles
- Experience managing programs related to large-scale data platforms or simulation infrastructure
- Familiarity with building and managing software for Linux-based embedded systems
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly technical and results-driven Senior Technical Program Manager to own the foundational services for both our cloud infrastructure and the core software platform that runs on every Digit robot
- You will be the central force driving the roadmap and execution for the critical systems that enable our engineers to build, test, and deploy the software that brings our robots to life
- As a key member of the Software TPM team, you will be deeply embedded within the Infrastructure department, a multi-disciplinary group that forms the bedrock of our engineering efforts
- This team’s scope consists of five key pillars: Compute Platform, Data Platform, Robot Platform, Release Engineering, and Security & Networking. You will partner closely with engineering leads across this entire domain
- Drive the Core Engineering Roadmap: Own and execute the end-to-end program roadmap for our foundational engineering platforms. Your scope will span from our cloud-based CI/CD pipelines and simulation tooling to the very core of our Robot OS and system software
- Unify Cloud and Robot Systems: Lead large-scale technical programs that bridge our cloud and robot ecosystems. You will ensure teams are aligned on delivering unified solutions for build systems, data collection, and release engineering that work seamlessly from development to deployment on the robot
- Translate Strategy into Execution: Partner with Product Management and senior engineering leaders to translate the high-level vision for developer tools, robot OS, and platform reliability into a detailed, actionable plan with clear scope, milestones, and success criteria
- Champion Technical Excellence: Engage deeply with engineering teams on complex technical challenges that span distributed systems and embedded software. You will facilitate architectural discussions, help navigate trade-offs, and ensure the solutions we build are scalable, reliable, and robust
- Systematically Dismantle Roadblocks: Act as the key problem-solver for the Infrastructure Org. You will proactively identify risks, manage complex dependencies between hardware and software, and dismantle roadblocks to ensure predictable delivery
- Provide Clarity and Alignment: Serve as the central point of communication for your programs. You will provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring everyone is aligned on progress, risks, and the path forward
Our take
Agility Robotics was founded with the aim of empowering the blended workforce, where humans and human-movement-enabled robots work side by side. Though there’s still plenty of wariness about what workplace robots might mean for the future of the workforce, the amount of R&D and Venture Capital funding into the space – coupled with an acute labor shortage – suggests that there’s no holding it back.
The company, founded by a team of Robotics and Bioengineering academics, has hit the headlines a number of times in the last few years for the mobility and dexterity of its robots which can walk around, move packages, and unload trailers (as well as climb stairs and run a 5K). This ability to run could have a huge impact, as it opens up the potential not just to work in warehouses and factories, but to complete last-mile deliveries – an ambition that Agility Robotics has made public.
It's advancing humanoid robotics with its robot, Digit, already working in logistics and delivery. With partnerships like Schaeffler AG and a new production facility, Agility is scaling up operations. Digit's tasks, including package handling, and future plans for self-replication, position the company to address labor shortages. As it enhanced Digit's AI and safety features, Agility is preparing for a future where robots and humans work together, shaping the digital workforce.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
87% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2025
$400m
LATE VC
Oct 2024
$150m
SERIES C
Total funding: $728m
Company benefits
- 100% Company Paid Disability, Life, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for AR employees)
- Employer Matched Retirement Plan
- Five Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Relocation Assistance (for certain roles)
- Stock Options (for certain roles)
- A culture that encourages flexible work schedules
- A culture that embraces individuality and authenticity
Company HQ
Tangent, OR
Leadership
Peggy Johnson
(CEO)Joined Agility Robotics in 2024 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the CEO of Magic Leap. They also spent 6 years at Microsoft as an Executive Vice President of Business Development and 25 years at Qualcomm as an Executive Vice President of Global Market Development.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 9 more jobs at Agility Robotics