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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Member of Technical Staff - Technical Project Manager (Technical Program Manager) - **Company:** FINITETEK INC - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8978f046dd7f21b8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). * 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Engineering Project Manager, or Technical Project Manager in a hardware-focused environment. * Strong understanding of software development and hardware product development lifecycles. * Experience managing technical customer engagements, including planning, milestone management, escalations, and recovery. * Ability to understand engineering designs, technical specifications, and architectural trade-offs. * Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced product development environments. * Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Experience with project management tools and lightweight planning frameworks. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in robotics, automation, embedded systems, or hardware product development. * Experience managing multiple customer deployments or pilot programs simultaneously. * Familiarity with manufacturing, industrial automation, or factory operations. * Previous software engineering or robotics engineering experience before transitioning into program management. Work Environment * Full-time, on-site position. * Fast-paced, execution-driven engineering culture. * High ownership with significant responsibility across technical programs. * Opportunity to work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams., * How many years of experience do you have as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) or Engineering Project Manager in a hardware or robotics environment? * Have you led customer-facing technical programs, including milestone planning, cross-functional coordination, and issue escalation through successful delivery? * Are you able to work full-time, on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area (relocation assistance is available)? ## Description We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering programs, manage technical customer commitments, and ensure successful delivery across multiple hardware and software initiatives. 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