Technical Program Manager - Data Operations

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in California is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager for Data Operations. You will be responsible for leading the entire operations lifecycle for robotics data collection, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building scalable systems. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and are capable of defining and driving technology strategy. The role offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $100,000 to $300,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data operations within a startup-like environment.
• 2+ years in a technical role at a technology company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle for robotics data collection and annotation.
• Collaborate with operations managers and engineers to drive data operations.
• Build solutions for large-scale data pipelines.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Technology strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in a technical discipline

Job description

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data‑driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager – Data Operations with 5+ years of experience to lead and scale the full operations lifecycle for robotics data collection. This individual will manage a cross‑functional team, build scalable systems, and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving space. This role is crucial for driving execution and continuously improving workflows and systems to support rapid growth. This is a high visibility role that will have enormous impact on the company’s trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale the full lifecycle for products pertaining to robotics data collection, labelling and annotation from physical setups to contractor management and annotation pipelines.
• Drive data operations programs collaborating with operations managers, technicians and engineering.
• Build 0‑1 solutions for large‑scale data pipelines.
• Work with executive leadership to develop data operations strategy and align these to overall corporate goal.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.
• 2+ years in a technical role (e.g., engineer, program manager, product manager) at a technology company.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to quickly learn complex systems.
• Proven track record of supporting cross‑functional stakeholders across customers, product, and engineering.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Ability to define and drive technology strategy.
• Previous entrepreneurial experience.
• Experience building products or initiatives from 0 to 1.
• BS/MS in a technical discipline.

Base Salary Range: $100,000 USD – $300,000 USD