SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly capable and dynamic Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive product delivery at Sambanova Systems. You will play a critical role in planning, driving execution, and orchestrating multiple workstreams and dependencies to drive engineering velocity and transparency towards delivering customer product releases
Responsibilities
- Lead various Software programs and initiatives in a fast moving organization across different locations covering a range of areas.
- Work closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders to define and prioritize Product features and capabilities.
- Put together a comprehensive plan that encompasses all the diverse efforts that are in motion within the teams and streamline the program to improve visibility and scalability.
- Provide hands-on support from development to deployment, including requirements gathering, managing scope, schedule tracking, qualitative testing and documentation.
- Manage cross functional dependencies, risks and changes effectively across multiple streams.
- Leverage your excellent communication and coordination skills to bring the best out of multiple teams. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs with engineers.
- Identify and drive ongoing process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management
- 3+ years of experience in Software or ML development
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in launching Software products from research to production.
- Ability to work independently and successfully in a fast paced nascent environment.
- Experience with roadmap planning, forecasting and release process management.
- Adept at working with highly skilled and independent engineers.
- Self-motivated and willing to take additional responsibilities over time to contribute to the team’s success.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
SambaNova Systems Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Our Palo Alto office is in a tech complex known for incubating research facilities and borders the Bay Trail along the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. Only a 5-minute walk, our employees often fly out of PAO for lunch with colleagues or enjoy happy hour at the nearby Palo Alto Country Club.
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