Staff Technical Program Manager, Hardware

You will co-lead our most ambitious, high-stakes initiatives, navigating extreme ambiguity to deliver scalable solutions. You are a strategic partner to engineering leadership, capable of deep-diving into technical trade-offs with architects while simultaneously aligning multi-year roadmaps with executive stakeholders.

This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

You will…

• Strategic Execution: Drive the end-to-end delivery of Carbon’s most complex programs, ensuring tight integration between hardware engineering, software engineering, operations and product.
• Systemic Problem Solving: Coordinate cross-functional alignment to identify and resolve structural bottlenecks in the development process. You don't just fix the project; you fix the system that slowed the project down.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify high-order risks across the development project. Map and manage complex dependencies between hardware lead times and software sprint cycles.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership regarding program health. Translate deep technical complexities into clear, strategic, and actionable business insights.
• Organizational Multiplier: Scale Carbon’s "Ways of Working" by implementing lean, high-impact frameworks and mentoring TPMs and engineers to improve overall execution velocity.

You have…

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale products.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across hardware and software environments.
• Significant experience implementing best-in-class methodologies to accelerate technical development and delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Senior or Staff-level TPM role within a high-growth tech or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in the full product development life cycle for integrated hardware/software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational culture, engineering processes, and strategic decision-making without formal authority.
• While not required, prior experience in additive manufacturing, robotics, or complex hardware/software integration is a significant plus. We value candidates who can hit the ground running with an understanding of our unique technical constraints.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. We are open to hiring at two different levels for this role; which will affect both the title and compensation. The Bay Area, CA compensation bracket for this position is $182,400 - $314,400. (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $228,000 to $262,000 taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role. If you are not based in our Sunnyvale office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location.

For more information on how we modify your pay based on your location, please refer to our geographic differentials chart.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs. For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

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