(Senior to Senior Staff) Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter Compiler™ technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system : bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter Compiler™ technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly technical Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the development and scaling of Nodes on the Matter Compiler — our modular manufacturing system. You will combine strong technical judgment with program leadership : defining scope and interfaces, setting ownership and success metrics, maintaining integrated plans, and running the operating cadence that drives execution. You will drive programs for integrated machine systems spanning precision motion, optics / metrology, vacuum process modules, embedded software, and factory workcell infrastructure. At Atomic Machines, the PMO is a leverage function. You will strengthen our execution system by tightening feedback loops, reducing friction, clarifying "done," and surfacing high-integrity signals on progress, risks, and decisions.

We are hiring TPMs across a range of experience levels from Senior to Principal. When referencing the compensation band below, please note that it may vary based on a candidate's experience and level. This role is not tied to a single level and may L5 through L8. Final leveling will be determined during the interview process.

Core Outcomes

• Deliver Node, Module, or Platform initiatives to integration and deployment readiness.
• Improve execution cadence, decision clarity, and cross-team synchronization.
• Increase learning rate while maintaining release discipline, reliability, and scaling readiness.

What You'll Do

Drive effective change control by framing technical tradeoffs as structured decisions with clear options, risks, and implications.

What You'll Need

Strong technical fluency grounded in real build experience — able to recognize when a decision requires more rigor vs when to move fast.

Strong bias for ownership and clarity in ambiguous environments.

Nice to Have

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range

$170,000—$235,000 USD