Principal Technical Program Manager, Software Robotics
Familiarmachines · Boston Metro Area (Woburn, MA)
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## About Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M) Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M) is building the **Physical AI** platform for human connection—starting with **Familiars**, physically embodied AI systems designed to form long-term, emotionally intelligent relationships with people. Our mission is to create artificial life to build a more caring world. Founded by industry leaders from **iRobot, Outrider, and Amazon**, our team has collectively deployed **50M+ consumer robots worldwide** and led advances in **navigation, machine learning, and human-robot interaction**. --- ## Role: Principal Technical Program Manager, Software Robotics We’re seeking a **Principal Software and AI Technical Program Manager** to drive development of the **AI and software systems** that bring Familiars to life. This is a **senior, highly cross-functional** role for someone who thrives where **AI, software, hardware, and product** meet—and who can turn ambitious, sometimes uncertain research into **predictable, shippable milestones**. You’ll be the connective tissue across our **AI and software teams**, coordinating the work that gives a Familiar its intelligence: **perception, machine learning, and behavior**. You’ll work closely with the **Hardware TPM** and **Chief R&D Officer** to keep **AI, software, and hardware** programs in lockstep, while owning delivery for the **AI and software** functions. --- ## What You’ll Do (Responsibilities & Scope) - Own **end-to-end delivery** of complex **AI and software** functionality—from research through production—across AI and Software teams - Build and maintain **realistic program plans, schedules, and milestones**, keeping them accurate as priorities and research outcomes shift - Coordinate across disciplines and sub-teams (e.g., **perception, AI, behaviors**) and collaborate tightly with the **Hardware TPM** on shared dependencies - Identify and manage **technical risks** and **cross-team dependencies** early, moving them to resolution - Set the framework for how programs are planned, sequenced, and delivered; drive improvements with senior leadership - Partner with engineering leadership and key stakeholders to align execution with the **product roadmap** - Balance **research uncertainty** with delivery deadlines, enabling smart trade-offs without losing momentum - Communicate **status, risks, and changes** clearly to stakeholders and leadership --- ## What You’ll Bring (Experience, Expertise & Qualifications) - Consumer robotics, embedded, or real-time systems experience - Extensive experience in **technical program/project management**, including deep experience delivering **AI/ML products** - Proven track record leading **multi-team programs** where software, AI, and hardware come together - Strong, hands-on understanding of **AI/ML systems** (building, training, evaluation, and shipping in real products) - Experience managing programs through **research uncertainty** (scope/outcomes not fixed upfront) - Fluency with modern development and release practices (e.g., **agile, release planning, risk/dependency management**) --- ## How You’ll Succeed (Mindset, Judgment & Ways of Working) - **Autonomy and ownership**: initiative on critical, ambiguous programs - **Systems thinking**: understand how AI/software/hardware decisions affect each other - Comfort with **ambiguity** and excitement for building a new category - Motivation to improve team ways of working, with judgment to bring the right recommendations to
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