🚀 Technical Program Manager (Early Career) at Proception Inc (W25)
$100K - $200K  •  0.40% - 1.00%
Making humanoids dexterous enough to thread a needle
Palo Alto, CA, US
Full-time
Will sponsor
Any (new grads ok)
About Proception Inc

We work on the dexterity problem for humanoids

About the role

“We're looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. You'll work closely with engineers, researchers, and product leads to drive key projects from concept to execution. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of robotic manipulation — and to grow fast alongside a high-caliber, mission-driven team.”

🎯Role Details

  • Own and track timelines across both hardware and software development
  • Act as a single point of coordination across engineering, AI, hardware, and product
  • Handle external communications with vendors, manufacturers, and supply chain partners
  • Run planning meetings, document updates, and follow up on action items
  • Spot risks early, raise flags, and keep execution smooth and efficient
  • Build lightweight processes to reduce friction and boost clarity for the team

⚡Requirements

  • Open to fresh graduates with outstanding internship/co-op experience
  • Ideal for young candidates who are highly capable, motivated, and ownership-driven
  • Seeking robotics generalists with a Technical Program Management (TPM) focus
  • 1–3 years of experience in technical program/project/product roles, or strong internship/co-op experience
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills — you can juggle deadlines across engineering and hardware teams
  • Excellent communication — written, verbal, and cross-functional
  • Comfortable handling external communications (vendors, supply chain emails, coordination with manufacturers)
  • Familiarity with supply chain operations, prototyping, or hardware processes
  • A clear understanding of startup pace — you thrive in high-velocity, ambiguous environments
  • Technical literacy — you can understand conversations about robotics, software, or hardware systems
  • High ownership mindset with a strong desire to grow with the team as we scale
  • Experience with Linear, GitHub, or Jira; familiarity with hardware or supply chain workflows

💰Compensation & Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics from day one

  • Collaborate closely with world-class engineers, roboticists, and builders

  • Own a key operational role in a fast-growing startup

  • Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and full benefits

    Please also apply on our website https://www.proception.ai/careers for better tracking. Thanks!

Interview Process

Two technical phone interview followed by a technical presentation.

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