Job Summary:
Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering exceptional performance and cost efficiency. As a Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure, you will oversee program delivery, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment across teams to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
• Drive collaboration across our Infrastructure org, including DevOps/DevX, Core Engineering, Security and IT.
• Partner with external vendors to ensure any external services are being delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Identify risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and quality.
• Optimize engineering and operational efficiency by continuously refining program management processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency by regularly communicating with executive and engineering leaders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, success, and strategic alignment.
• Leverage technical understanding of hardware, ASIC, and software integration to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and resolution of technical issues.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and emerging challenges.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8-10+ years of experience in technical program management, ideally in hardware, semiconductor, or AI technology environments.
• A PMP certification with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in ASIC design, hardware platforms, and software integration.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills that influence without authority.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience using program management tools and methodologies such as Google Workspace and JIRA.
Preferred:
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Managing and nurturing external vendor and supplier relationships.
• Implementing best practices in program delivery to drive operational performance improvements.
Company:
Etched is an AI chip startup that designs and manufactures hardware systems optimized for artificial intelligence model inference workloads. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in San Jose, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.