Technical Program Manager - Data Operations

San Mateo Posted 12 weeks ago

Role Overview

Skildai Careers is hiring a Technical Program Manager - Data Operations. This is a contract role in San Mateo. Part of Skildai Careers's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

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Company Overview

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 Technical discipline

Base Salary Range

$100,000—$300,000 USD

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How do I apply for the Technical Program Manager - Data Operations position at Skildai Careers?

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Where is the Technical Program Manager - Data Operations position at Skildai Careers located?

This position is based in San Mateo. Skildai Careers has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Technical Program Manager - Data Operations at Skildai Careers earn?

Skildai Careers has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Technical Program Manager - Data Operations role at Skildai Careers posted?

This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (86 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.