Technical Program Manager, Safety Systems Engineering

About Our TeamThe Safety Systems team is seeking a dedicated Technical Program Manager who will play a pivotal role in optimizing our comprehensive safety framework and integrating diverse safety research and mitigations into ChatGPT and our API. This position is essential for the secure deployment of our innovative models by synthesizing contributions from various stakeholders, including research, product development, engineering, legal, and policy teams, to ensure all risks are effectively monitored, mitigated, or resolved.About the RoleIn the position of Safety Engineering Technical Program Manager, you will oversee critical responsibilities such as tracking progress in safety engineering and managing risk assessments. You will also supervise key data infrastructure initiatives, acting as a crucial connector to enhance the implementation of OpenAI's safety systems. Moreover, you will develop and execute a computing roadmap for your team, ensuring that our primary objectives are adequately resourced while capitalizing on new opportunities for significant safety infrastructure investments. Your primary focus will be to establish a foundational layer that supports the safety of all our models and products.This role is located in San Francisco, CA. We operate on a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in the office three days a week, and we provide relocation assistance to new hires.Responsibilities:Manage key risk domains and engage with relevant stakeholders.Collaborate directly with safety engineers, engineering managers, and product managers to establish a unified safety infrastructure.Oversee data and computational infrastructure, including capacity planning and data residency.Design and implement essential internal programs, including incident management and processes for regularly updating safety mitigations.Prioritize and manage a portfolio of infrastructure requests from internal teams.Ideal Candidates Will:Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or possess substantial engineering expertise.Demonstrate a proven history of delivering complex technical projects on time and to high standards.Exhibit strong technical skills and have effectively collaborated with top-tier engineering and research teams.Show expertise in creating and implementing straightforward, scalable processes that address intricate challenges.Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across various teams.

Join Waymo as a Technical Program Manager in Systems Engineering, where you'll lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative projects in autonomous vehicle technology. Your expertise in project management and systems engineering will be pivotal in ensuring our engineering programs are executed on time and within scope.As a key member of our team, you will facilitate collaboration between engineering, product management, and operations to deliver cutting-edge solutions aimed at revolutionizing transportation. Your role involves defining project scopes, managing timelines, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints, all while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Lila Sciences is forming a dedicated AI safety team to address the unique risks and challenges posed by scientific superintelligence. The company seeks a Senior or Principal Technical Program Manager to guide the operational side of AI safety research, helping to shape how the team approaches complex and evolving problems. Role overview This Technical Program Manager position connects research, engineering, model development, policy, and executive leadership. The work involves translating fast-moving research into structured, accountable plans. While this is not a research role, curiosity about the technical aspects of AI safety is important. The team values clear communication and the ability to bring clarity and structure as the organization expands. What you will do Act as the primary communication link between the AI safety team and technical, research, and scientific groups. Share complex results and coordinate resource needs. Establish information flows to keep teams connected. Promote accountability within cross-functional, distributed teams, building consensus and trust through open communication and sound judgment. Support rapid experimentation and iteration by refining and applying effective program management practices. Create clear documentation and reports to communicate vision, track progress, and ensure alignment with company objectives. Accurately represent program status and risks, even in uncertain or shifting situations. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Minimum of 6 years of program or project management experience in technology or life sciences. Demonstrated success in program management, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with skill in turning technical requirements into actionable plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level documents, roadmaps, and updates. Location This position is based in Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA, USA.

Impulse, based in San Francisco, brings together engineers, designers, and innovators to build high-performance products for whole-home electrification. The team focuses on making sustainable home choices both practical and attractive, aiming for solutions that last without compromise. Role overview The Hardware System Technical Program Manager guides complex hardware systems from initial concept through production and launch. This role sits at the center of the hardware product lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of systems into Impulse’s products. What you will do Lead cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers, through every stage of hardware development Coordinate efforts with Product Management, Finance, Tech Operations, Marketing, and company leadership Drive hardware program execution, keeping projects aligned with business objectives and timelines Manage collaboration with joint development partners and internal stakeholders Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Join Gridware as a Technical Program Manager!At Gridware, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the electrical grid. Based in the vibrant city of San Francisco, we focus on enhancing grid reliability and safety through our innovative Active Grid Response (AGR) system. With our cutting-edge technology, which incorporates high-precision sensors, we proactively detect and address potential issues, minimizing outages and maximizing efficiency. Our mission is supported by leading climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. To learn more about our transformative work, visit www.Gridware.io.Role OverviewAs the Technical Program Manager for Manufacturing Systems, you will be pivotal in steering the strategy, implementation, and continual development of ERP and manufacturing systems. This role bridges the gap between manufacturing operations, enterprise software, and data engineering teams, ensuring our systems evolve into scalable, productized platforms rather than isolated implementations.

Role Overview OpenAI is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Engineering & Technical Program Manager in San Francisco. This role centers on maintaining a safe workplace and guiding projects focused on environmental health and safety. Key Responsibilities Oversee safety protocols and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Develop and implement strategies to improve workplace safety and environmental health. Work closely with engineering teams and other stakeholders to embed safety measures into all engineering processes. Collaborate across departments to share best practices and support OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development. About Working at OpenAI This position offers the chance to contribute to OpenAI’s mission by shaping a safe and healthy work environment while partnering with teams across the organization.

Astranis is at the forefront of space technology, crafting cutting-edge satellites designed for high orbits, which significantly broaden our capabilities within the solar system. Presently, Astranis satellites deliver dedicated and secure networks to a diverse range of sophisticated clients globally, including large corporations, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military. With five satellites already in orbit and numerous launches on the horizon, we are actively addressing a backlog exceeding $1 billion in commercial contracts.Astranis stands as the preferred partner in satellite communications, recognized for our unwavering commitment to uptime, data security, network visibility, and tailored solutions. With over $750 million raised from top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs designs, builds, and operates satellites from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.Senior Technical Program Manager - Ground SystemsIn this pivotal role as the Technical Program Manager for Ground Systems, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams at Astranis to oversee every facet of Ground program execution, encompassing both software and hardware development and operations. This high-impact and visible position within our Technical Program Management team will focus on leading and managing the ground-based infrastructure and systems essential for satellite operations and missions.

At Intrinsic Safety, we're leveraging innovative technologies to tackle some of the most challenging issues of our digital era using safe and effective AI solutions. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in assisting fraud prevention and Trust & Safety teams, enabling them to concentrate on impactful tasks rather than repetitive manual reviews. We're experiencing rapid growth, partnering with some of the largest and most dynamic social media and online service platforms.We are on the lookout for an exceptional Technical Account Manager (TAM) to join our core Customer Success team. In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring our customers—particularly our enterprise clients—derive maximum value from Intrinsic Safety by providing expert technical support and guidance. You will act as the essential link between our advanced AI platform and our customers' technical teams, fostering deep platform adoption, troubleshooting complex issues, and facilitating their long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission by transforming intricate technical challenges into practical solutions that effectively combat fraud and abuse.This role requires in-person attendance at our San Francisco office.Your ResponsibilitiesPost-Integration Technical Partnership: Serve as the main technical liaison for our enterprise customers post-deployment. Gain a thorough understanding of their unique technical environments and data flows as they interact with the Intrinsic Safety platform.Drive Ongoing Technical Adoption & Optimization: Assist customers in navigating advanced platform features and configurations to ensure they maximize the benefits of Intrinsic Safety’s offerings.Build Scalable Technical Resources: Develop and enhance our knowledge base, technical documentation, and best practice guides to empower both customers and the Customer Success team.Strategic Technical Troubleshooting & Resolution: Identify and resolve sophisticated technical challenges that arise after implementation, working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable solutions.Product Evolution: Act as a key contributor to the continual improvement of our product offerings.

Astranis is pioneering the future of satellite technology with our advanced satellites designed for high orbits, significantly extending humanity's capabilities within the solar system. Our satellites deliver dedicated, secure communication networks to a diverse clientele, including large corporations, government entities, and the US military. With five satellites successfully in orbit and a multitude of launches planned, we are currently managing an impressive backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts.We are recognized as the leading satellite communications partner for clients with demanding requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and tailored solutions. Having raised over $750 million from premier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team is composed of 450 skilled engineers and innovators dedicated to designing, building, and operating state-of-the-art satellites from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.RoleAs an Associate Technical Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our USG Government Technical Program Management team, ensuring the successful execution of spacecraft programs.Your responsibilities will involve applying systems thinking to navigate complex technical challenges, crafting clear and comprehensive documentation, and creating order from ambiguity across various engineering and stakeholder interfaces.Your work will encompass systems engineering, spacecraft integration, program planning, and cross-functional coordination—aiming for technically sound, organized, and repeatable delivery processes.This position is a fantastic opportunity for a first- or second-year aerospace engineer, systems engineer, or a technical contributor eager to transition into a hybrid systems/program role while remaining closely connected to the engineering and architecture of space systems.Associate roles at Astranis are typically twelve-week salaried positions intended for recent graduates from four-year universities. If you have not yet graduated, we encourage you to apply for our internship program.

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, we are dedicated to creating AI systems that are not only reliable and interpretable but also steered towards benefiting humanity. Our mission is to ensure that AI is safe, trustworthy, and advantageous for our users and society at large. Our rapidly expanding team comprises passionate researchers, engineers, policy specialists, and business professionals, all collaborating to build beneficial AI solutions.About the RoleClaude, our flagship product, serves millions daily through web, mobile, and desktop applications. As we scale these products, the complexity of collaboration across engineering teams and cross-functional partners increases. We seek a seasoned Technical Program Manager to spearhead critical initiatives across our product engineering organization.In this pivotal role, you will coordinate intricate cross-team efforts, guide launch preparations, and ensure seamless execution across platform and product teams. As our products expand in scale and intricacy, your contributions will be vital.Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate cross-team engineering initiatives, collaborating with platform, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality releases.Drive program execution for significant product features, ensuring alignment across engineering, legal, policy, and other cross-functional partners.Work alongside engineering leadership to enhance development velocity, manage dependencies, and eliminate blockers.Foster and maintain relationships with engineering teams to comprehend technical requirements, constraints, and trade-offs.Develop comprehensive program documentation, including roadmaps, status reports, risk assessments, and communication plans.Facilitate technical decision-making by uniting stakeholders, driving consensus, and ensuring the timely resolution of blocking issues.Establish processes and frameworks to scale product development and enhance engineering excellence.Ensure launch readiness across teams, guaranteeing predictable and well-communicated releases.

Join Anthropic as a Technical Program Manager specializing in compute services. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-functional teams, driving the execution of critical projects that enhance our computing capabilities. Your expertise will help shape strategic initiatives that impact our cutting-edge AI systems.We are looking for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong technical background. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality.

About Us:Motive empowers physical operations with innovative tools designed to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability. For the first time, safety, operations, and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet expenditures through a unified system. With cutting-edge AI technology, the Motive platform delivers comprehensive visibility and control, significantly minimizing manual workloads through automation and task simplification.Serving nearly 100,000 clients, from Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses, Motive operates across industries such as transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field services, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.Discover more at gomotive.com.Role Overview:We are looking for a dynamic leader to establish and steer our Technical Program Management team. This strategic, high-impact position will be pivotal in shaping our execution across the engineering domain as we create state-of-the-art custom hardware and software solutions. You will lead a team of Technical Program Managers—experts in embedded software and feature integration—who facilitate the daily execution of our Connected Devices Engineering initiatives.This role requires exceptional cross-functional leadership, acting as a vital link between engineering, product, customer-facing, and business stakeholders. You will gain executive-level visibility and be responsible for ensuring that our most crucial programs are delivered on schedule while continuously enhancing our operational efficiency. In addition to keeping programs on track, you will foster a culture of open communication, proactive problem-solving, and seamless collaboration among full-stack software, product, and Quality Assurance teams.Key Responsibilities:Develop and expand a high-performing Technical Program Management organization by attracting, nurturing, and retaining top talent.Ensure impeccable execution of mission-critical programs by upholding schedule integrity, proactively identifying and resolving blockers, clarifying requirements, and aligning all stakeholders.Influence strategic direction by shaping product roadmaps, driving data-informed feature prioritization, and owning end-to-end schedule commitments with full accountability for delivery.Promote operational excellence by designing, implementing, and continually refining scalable processes and frameworks that enhance efficiency and productivity.

Join Lambda as a Senior Technical Program Manager specializing in Product Engineering. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-functional teams, drive product development initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions. Your leadership will empower teams to collaborate effectively while navigating technical challenges.Key responsibilities include defining project scope, managing timelines, and communicating progress to stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in aligning engineering efforts with business objectives and facilitating the successful launch of products.

Discord connects over 200 million users each month for a variety of reasons, yet one unifying activity predominates: gaming. With over 90% of our audience engaged in gaming, they collectively spend an astounding 1.5 billion hours on our platform monthly, exploring thousands of unique titles. As we shape the future of gaming, our mission is to enhance the social experience for gamers before, during, and after gameplay.We are on the lookout for a skilled Design Program Manager to collaborate closely with our Systems teams. This pivotal role combines design expertise, systems thinking, and cross-functional execution, making it a high-impact, high-trust position.The Systems team consists of Design Systems and Creative Systems. The Design Systems team focuses on creating the foundational primitives and standards utilized by engineers and designers to develop Discord's products. Meanwhile, the Creative Systems team is responsible for defining and maintaining the graphic, illustration, and motion systems that establish Discord's visual identity.As the Design Program Manager, you will assist Systems Designers and Engineers in balancing proactive planned work initiated by the internal team with reactive incoming requests from our partner teams. By merging strategic vision with operational execution, you will enable the entire Systems team to deliver their projects with clarity, speed, and purpose.Reporting to the TPM organization, your daily collaboration will involve Systems leads, designers, engineers, as well as cross-functional partners across the company. This role is meant for someone who thrives on transforming complexity into clarity to accelerate the efforts of design and engineering teams.

About Hayden AI Hayden AI builds computer vision systems that help transit agencies and government organizations solve practical challenges. The company’s mobile perception platform supports clients in enforcing bus lanes and stops, improving transportation technology, speeding up transit, increasing street safety, and advancing sustainability goals. Role Overview The Principal Technical Program Manager ensures visibility and accountability for delivery across Hayden AI’s engineering and business portfolio. This role works closely with executive leadership and partners from Engineering, Growth, Finance, and Operations to turn sometimes conflicting business commitments into a unified, actionable plan. Managing the balance between capacity and demand is central to the role. Success in this position requires broad technical fluency, from hardware and embedded software to edge AI, cloud services, computer vision, fleet systems, and government deployments. The Principal Technical Program Manager identifies risks early and helps guide key discussions across teams. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Governance: Oversee the full program portfolio, maintaining a single source of truth for commitments, capacity, dependencies, and project status across the company. Business-Engineering Liaison: Serve as the main connection between executive leadership and engineering, translating business needs into engineering capacity plans and surfacing tradeoffs in advance. Executive Reporting: Build and manage dashboards, reporting structures, and communication processes that give senior leadership a clear view of portfolio health. Capacity Planning & Demand Management: Work with engineering leads in Hardware, Perception, Platform/Cloud, and Engineering Operations to stay current on capacity versus demand and drive prioritization when needed. Cross-Functional Program Delivery: Lead the execution of strategic programs spanning multiple engineering areas and business teams, including customer deployments, new product launches, and scaling operational initiatives. Location This role is based at Hayden AI’s San Francisco headquarters.

Join Waabi, a pioneering leader in Physical AI, founded by renowned AI expert Raquel Urtasun. We are at the forefront of transforming the future of autonomous transportation, leveraging advanced technologies that drive commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Our esteemed partnerships with industry leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech fuel our mission.With expanding offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is on an exciting growth trajectory. We seek diverse, innovative, and collaborative individuals eager to make a positive impact in the world. Discover more at: www.waabi.aiOur commitment to safety is unwavering. We are searching for a dedicated and skilled safety or systems engineer to lead the development and execution of vital safety framework methodologies that guide our driverless autonomy readiness. This is a remarkable opportunity to influence how Waabi quantitatively guarantees and validates the safety of our autonomous trucking solutions, utilizing our sophisticated simulator, real-world data, and innovative generative AI techniques. You will be integral in creating robust evidence for safe operations and spearheading initiatives in this dynamic and groundbreaking sector.Key Responsibilities:- Scale and manage safety framework methodologies by establishing requirements for automated assessment workflows and collaborating with the autonomy and algorithms teams to implement and troubleshoot the evaluation infrastructure.- Develop and monitor quantitative metrics to assess system performance against defined safety targets.- Enhance test coverage within Waabi’s high-fidelity simulator to validate driving behaviors in safety-critical scenarios.- Define and refine human performance benchmarks to support comprehensive comparative safety assessments.- Identify safety gaps and ensure traceability between requirements, validation artifacts, and safety case claims.- Maintain thorough documentation of safety artifacts and readiness decisions to ensure rigorous transparency and traceability.- Mentor colleagues to promote technical excellence and facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required; Master’s or PhD is preferred.- Proven experience in safety engineering or systems engineering.- Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative analysis.

Join Waabi, a pioneering force in Physical AI led by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, as we revolutionize autonomous transportation. Our exceptional team is pushing the boundaries of technology to power commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Partnered with leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech, Waabi is at the forefront of innovation.With a rapidly expanding presence across Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, we are committed to fostering a diverse and collaborative workforce. We are looking for talented individuals who aspire to make a positive impact on the world. Discover more about our mission at: www.waabi.aiSafety is at the core of our mission, and we are on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced safety or systems engineer to lead the design and implementation of vital safety methodologies that inform our driverless autonomy decisions. This role provides a unique chance to influence how Waabi quantitatively validates the safety of our autonomous trucking technology, utilizing our advanced simulator, real-world data, and innovative AI techniques. You will be instrumental in generating evidence for safe operations in a transformative field.

Role overview Decagon seeks a Technical Program Manager based in San Francisco to coordinate work across multiple teams and deliver new technical solutions. This position guides projects from initial planning through completion, ensuring schedules stay on track and technical milestones are achieved. What you will do Lead cross-functional teams to meet project goals Track project progress and adjust plans when necessary Share updates and collect feedback from stakeholders Clarify and verify technical requirements throughout each project Help advance Decagon’s strategic programs through strong program management

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is at the forefront of satellite innovation, crafting advanced satellites designed for high orbits that extend humanity's reach into the cosmos. Our satellites deliver dedicated and secure communications networks to a diverse clientele, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the U.S. military. With five satellites successfully in orbit and numerous launches on the horizon, we are addressing a backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts.As a trusted partner in satellite communications, we cater to clients with rigorous demands for reliability, data security, network visibility, and tailored solutions. Backed by over $750 million in funding from leading investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs operates from a 153,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art headquarters in Northern California.Technical Program Manager, USG ProgramsAs a Technical Program Manager focused on U.S. Government programs, you will be pivotal in steering the execution of Astranis's satellite initiatives from initial concept to final delivery. Reporting directly to the Director of USG Programs, you will be responsible for program outcomes related to schedule, budget, risk management, and customer engagement. This role demands a combination of programmatic leadership and technical expertise, engaging in hands-on problem solving while maintaining strategic oversight. You will conduct trade studies to enhance mission system architectures, facilitate coordination across spacecraft and ground segments, and ensure all technical, contractual, and mission requirements are fulfilled. Additionally, you will help refine and scale our USG program execution frameworks and cross-functional processes as our portfolio grows.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee government-related program execution from inception to completion, encompassing small internal R&D projects to comprehensive multi-spacecraft missions.Establish, manage, and communicate program schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to guarantee successful project delivery.Lead the risk management process, including documentation, tracking of mitigation strategies, and approval of risk closures.Ensure that programs meet all technical and programmatic specifications by monitoring and reporting key performance indicators.Conduct regular internal and external program reviews, emphasizing schedule trends, risks, and progress against significant milestones.Act as the primary liaison for government programs, leading design reviews, reporting, and milestone readiness assessments.Collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission assurance teams to ensure alignment on requirements, interfaces, and design development.

Join DoorDash as a Senior Technical Program Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our delivery network. Your expertise will facilitate engineering-wide initiatives that enhance our platform's capabilities, driving growth for merchants and empowering local economies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions that are scalable, reliable, and efficient. You will report to the centralized Technical Program Management team in Engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while nurturing stakeholder relationships.