Technical Program Manager, Rack-Scale API Systems

MatX Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

12 company holidays

Up to 3 weeks remote work

Health insurance

401K

Life insurance

Professional development budget

Commuting benefits

AI resources

All-hands meals

Job summary

MatX Inc. is building next-generation AI infrastructure. We seek a Senior NPI TPM, Rack-Scale AI Systems to manage integrated execution from engineering builds to final volume ramp.

You will coordinate with CM/JDM partners, drive master schedules, BOMs, ECOs, and material readiness while leading cross-functional teams on DFX, test, and ramp readiness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical program management, NPI or hardware operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the integrated NPI lifecycle for rack and board platforms through volume ramp.
• Interface with CM/JDM partners for factory readiness.
• Manage master build schedules, configurations, and governance.
• Coordinate PLM, BOM control, ECOs, material readiness, and logistics.
• Oversee PCBA, high-power modules, liquid-cooled trays, and rack systems.
• Collaborate on DFX, serviceability, and factory-flow optimization.
• Partner with test teams for diagnostics and data capture prior to kick-off.
• Define metrics to track yield, quality gates, and corrective actions.
• Engage Supply Chain to mitigate long-lead component risks.
• Lead ECO tracking and executive-level build risk reporting.
• Provide playbooks from validation for production-readiness.

Skills

NPI PM

Hardware PM

Program mgmt

Cross-functional

Manufacturing ops

EVT/DVT/PVT

BOMs/AVLs/ECOs

KPI tracking

Executive comms

Supply chain

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

MS Project

Google Workspace

Job description

What MatX Is Building

MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for AGI. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI. MatX is seeking silicon micro-architects and design engineers to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. Successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for delivering performant and functionally accurate silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management. High-speed connectivity and other key technologies.

About the Role

MatX is building next-generation AI infrastructure systems for high-performance datacenter workloads. We are looking for a Senior NPI TPM, Rack-Scale AI Systems to manage integrated execution for rack and board platforms, spanning engineering builds through the final production ramp.

In this capacity, you will serve as the primary interface for manufacturing execution with external CM/JDM partners. You will coordinate workstreams across material readiness, PLM/BOM/ECO control, factory test deployment, quality metrics, and high-volume ramp readiness for high-performance AI infrastructure.

What You'll Do Here

• Direct the integrated NPI lifecycle for rack and board platforms, spanning engineering builds through the final volume production ramp.

• Act as the primary technical interface for manufacturing execution with external CM/JDM partners to ensure factory readiness.

• Manage master build schedules, configuration matrices, and unit allocation while leading formal build-readiness governance.

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across PLM, BOM control, ECOs, material readiness, and shipment logistics.

• Oversee integrated execution across PCBA, high-power modules, liquid-cooled trays, and complex rack-level systems.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to finalize DFX requirements, serviceability standards, and factory-flow optimization.

• Partner with test teams to deploy diagnostics, power characterization, and data-capture infrastructure prior to build kick-off.

• Define metrics and dashboards to track first-pass yield, quality gates, and corrective actions throughout the development cycle.

• Engage with Supply Chain to mitigate risks associated with long-lead semiconductor components and material shortages.

• Lead ECO tracking and revision effectiveness, serving as the central point for build-level change communication.

• Prepare executive-level reporting that summarizes technical risks, material gaps, and high-volume ramp readiness.

• Ensure critical learnings from validation phases are captured in playbooks to drive predictable production-readiness plans.

Who you are

• 8+ years of technical program management, NPI program management, manufacturing operations, hardware operations, or engineering program management experience.

• Experience driving complex hardware builds through EVT, DVT, PVT, production readiness, and ramp.

• Experience working with CM, JDM, ODM, or rack-scale manufacturing partners on build planning, factory readiness, issue closure, and manufacturing execution.

• Experience with BOMs, AVLs, ECOs, configuration management, DFM/DFA/DFT, PCBA manufacturing, final assembly, factory test, and quality systems.

• Experience tracking manufacturing KPIs such as first-pass yield, defect pareto, rework rate, test pass rate, build cycle time, and quality escapes.

• Ability to drive schedules, risk management, issue tracking, milestone governance, and executive-level communication.

• Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and external partner teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize build risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and schedule impact.

• Proficiency with program-management and engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, Google Workspace, or equivalent.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with AI infrastructure, GPU/accelerator systems, datacenter racks, networking systems, storage systems, or high-power server platforms.

• Experience coordinating programs involving rack-scale integration, liquid-cooled systems, high-speed interconnects, factory diagnostics, or system-level validation.

• Prior hands-on experience in hardware, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, or NPI operations is a plus.

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work

• Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively. See attached benefits 1-pager and full benefits guide for more info on benefits.

• Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty's or via our reimbursement system

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most

• Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.

• Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.

• AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.