Scrum Master

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Scrum Master for an onsite role in Austin, TX, working with hardware and robotics subsystem teams. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, protect the Product Owner’s time, and coordinate cross-functional efforts across robotics, sensors, controls, and software.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Scrum facilitation experience in hardware contexts, plus Jira proficiency and a CSM/PSM certification.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience facilitating Scrum and agile ceremonies for hardware development teams.
• Hardware development experience is required or highly preferred.
• CSM or PSM I certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with robotics projects or robotics-related systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across robotics, sensors, controls, software and support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage ceremony logistics and support team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies for hardware and robotics teams: sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Plan and manage ceremony logistics: scheduling, agendas, and tooling to support collaboration.
• Protect the Product Owner's time by handling ceremony logistics and enabling focus on requirements and roadmap activities.
• Coordinate and support multiple interconnected subsystem teams across robotics, sensors, controls, software and remote support infrastructure.
• Promote agile best practices within hardware development teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and improve workflows.
• Use Jira and other agile tools to organize work, track progress and maintain transparency of commitments and delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master

Hardware development

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Agile ceremonies

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Jira

Agile tools

Job description

I'm currently hiring for Scrum Master in Austin, TX!

Job Description

This Scrum Master role focuses on facilitating agile ceremonies for individual hardware and robotics subsystem teams, ensuring smooth collaboration across cross-functional groups and protecting the Product Owner’s time for strategic work such as requirements, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap planning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies for hardware and robotics subsystem teams, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Plan and manage all ceremony logistics, including scheduling meetings, defining agendas, and setting up tooling to support effective collaboration.
• Protect the Product Owner’s time by handling ceremony and planning logistics, enabling the Product Owner to focus on requirements, stakeholders, and roadmap activities.
• Coordinate and support multiple interconnected subsystem teams working on robotics, sensors, controls, software applications, and remote support infrastructure.
• Promote agile best practices within hardware development teams and encourage continuous improvement in team processes and communication.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to remove impediments, improve workflows, and ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Use Jira and other agile tools to organize work, track progress, and maintain transparency on team commitments and delivery.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of experience facilitating Scrum and agile ceremonies for hardware development teams.
• Hardware development experience
• Hands-on experience with Jira for agile planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I).
• Experience working with robotics projects or robotics-related systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across disciplines such as robotics, sensors, controls, software, and support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage ceremony logistics and support team collaboration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience applying agile practices in complex, multi-subsystem environments.
• Familiarity with sensors, controls, software applications, and remote support infrastructure in a robotics context.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Comfort facilitating meetings and guiding discussions to keep teams focused and productive.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role in a growing company that builds a Titan robotic construction printer composed of multiple interconnected subsystems, including robotics, sensors, controls, software applications, and remote support infrastructure. You will work closely with hardware and robotics teams in a collaborative environment where agile practices are central to daily operations. The company offers 10 paid holidays and 1 week of PTO, ideally used during a holiday shutdown in December, and provides opportunities for upward mobility and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.