Job Title
Technical Program Manager, Frontier AI Research
About Us
Google DeepMind is a technology company that develops artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems.
The Role
As a Technical Program Manager in Frontier Research, you will navigate immense technical complexity and manage critical cross-functional dependencies at the leading edge of AI. You will apply deep technical expertise to perform engineering due diligence, influence high-level architecture, and accelerate the delivery of research.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Strategy and Execution: Translate complex research and engineering efforts into execution plans and measurable goals, and actively drive delivery through sprints or equivalent methodologies.
- Technical Due Diligence: Utilize advanced TPgM tools and processes, evaluate engineering scope, establish technical roadmaps, and influence technical direction.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and guide effective cross functional partnerships across diverse disciplines, including modeling, infrastructure, and evaluation, to ensure alignment on shared objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Build and optimize scalable operational frameworks, establishing robust mechanisms to monitor program performance and anticipate technical risks while strategically reducing your personal operational load to allow it to scale.
- Continuous Innovation: Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance research velocity and engineering excellence through optimized tools and methodologies.
- Stakeholder Management: Distill complex technical updates and research progress into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences and executive leadership.
- Resource Optimization: Drive strategic planning for mission-critical resources, including compute management and allocation, to respond to a rapidly changing competitive landscape.
About You
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or a related role within an advanced technical or research environment.
- Proven experience partnering directly with research or engineering leads to deliver on high-impact, technically complex projects.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge and understanding of program management methodologies adapted for research-centric environments.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD degree in a technical field, particularly related to AI/machine learning.
- Direct experience in AI/ML research or development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand complex technical systems and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Passion for the future of AI and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where technology meets real-world impact.
Salary
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $163,000 – $237,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
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