Technical Program Manager - Software Engineering

Company: Formlabs
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring ground-breaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.
Technical Program Managers at Formlabs are technical staff who usher new technology from concept through production; partnering with the design team and the product stakeholders to develop world-class products. They are the nexus between the individual engineers, hardware program teams, product stakeholders, and senior management, coordinating all program activities from design to production launch.
If you're excited to engage with a wide range of technical disciplines, increase the efficiency of software development on a growing team, and ship high-value features to thousands of users, we want you to join the Software Engineering Team as a Software Technical Program Manager.
The Job:

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• Responsible for managing the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex software features from research to release, across all software engineering platforms at Formlabs
  
• Manage scope, resources, and timeline with Technical Leads, Product Managers, Leadership, and Hardware Program Managers to deliver projects on time and with maximum user value
  
• Ensure software releases reach tens of thousands of users smoothly, with predictable engineering effort and cadence
  
• Build and maintain new project management tools to monitor and evaluate the software engineering team's performance
  
  We value diversity at Formlabs, and work to - remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team possible. While we've outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you're reading this and can see yourself contributing, please apply! -
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  • Ready to collaborate with a wide range of technical disciplines, including Software, Hardware, and Design teams
    
  • A Software Engineer at heart with a strong sense of organization and planning
    
  • Able to have deep technical conversations with Software Engineers of many disciplines, including embedded systems, algorithms, UI, and web development
    
  • Comfortable using Atlassian products or custom software to develop the right project management tools for a given program
    
  • Highly collaborative with a bias for action, constantly striving to improve schedule and program efficiency. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
    
    Bonus Points:
    
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    • Previous experience program managing R&D projects with unclear deadlines or deliverables at the onset
      
    • Experience in robotics or automation
      
    • Experience with multiple software engineering fields
      
      Our Perks & Benefits:
      
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      • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
        
      • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
        
      • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors -
        
      • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
        
      • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
        
      • Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
        
      • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
        
      • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
        
      • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
        
      • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
        
      • And of course--- unlimited 3D prints
        
        We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. -We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. -
        Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. -Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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