Technical Program Manager - Product Engineering

In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn't changed. Today, we're on a mission to be the world's top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we've got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambda’s AI Cloud has been adopted by the world’s leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What you'll do:

• Lead complex, cross-functional technical initiatives across product engineering teams.

• Collaborate with engineering leaders to define, scope, and sequence major technical initiatives and projects.

• Develop and execute holistic strategies for product development and delivery.

• Create and maintain program roadmaps, aligning technical milestones with business objectives.

• Lead cross-functional coordination and planning for multiple complex engineering projects, acting as the glue between product, engineering, and business organizations.

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resourcing strategies for technical projects and initiatives.

• Manage project planning, execution, and delivery throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Identify and coordinate interdependencies among programs, products, and critical initiatives.

• Drive resource allocation and capacity planning across engineering teams.

• Implement and optimize program management processes and methodologies.

• Develop and manage systems, processes, and tools to support technical program management and increase team productivity.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering, product, and stakeholder teams.

• Mitigate risks and resolve blockers to ensure successful program outcomes.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.

• Provide clear and transparent reporting on program status, issues, and risks to executives and stakeholders.

• Foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement on the technical program management team.

You:

• Have 7+ years of experience in technical program management or related roles.

• Possess strong technical acumen and the ability to understand complex systems and architectures, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

• Are proficient in program management  tools (e.g., Jira).

• Are adept at breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and timelines.

• Have a track record of delivering large-scale technical programs on time and within budget.

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Are experienced in risk management and mitigation strategies.

• Have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to influence without authority, build cross-organizational support, cooperation, and action around initiatives and process adoption.

• Have a high threshold for navigating ambiguity and are able to balance setting strategic priorities with rapid, high-quality execution.

• Are proactive, driven, and thrive in unstructured environments, with a passion for bringing order to chaos.

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.

• Familiarity with data analytics and metrics-driven decision-making.

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company.

• Understanding of UX/UI design principles and their impact on product development.

• Experience with product lifecycle management tools.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in tech industries (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM.

About Lambda

• Founded in 2012, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast

• We offer generous cash & equity compensation

• Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.

• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

• Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles

• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)

• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.