Lead end-to-end execution of software and controls programs that power Bright Machines' next-generation manufacturing platform.
Partner with robotics software, controls, perception/ML, hardware, cloud, and manufacturing teams to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance systems.
Drive program planning for major platform releases, define scope, system requirements, integration milestones, validation strategy, and deployment readiness.
Operate at the intersection of software and physical systems. Identify dependencies across motion planning, real-time controls, machine vision, ML pipelines, embedded systems, and hardware interfaces.
Lead execution across: Controls architecture and design milestones, Robotics software releases, Perception and ML integration, Hardware-software interface validation, System-level testing and reliability validation.

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years leading complex software and/or controls programs in robotics, automation, or intelligent systems.
Strong systems-level understanding of:
Robotics software stacks
Real-time controls and motion systems
Machine vision and perception pipelines
ML-enabled quality systems
Hardware/software integration
Release and deployment management
Experience delivering production-grade robotics or automation software — not just prototypes.
Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment across robotics, firmware, hardware, and cloud teams.
Ability to translate architectural trade-offs into executable program plans.

Senior Technical Program Manager – Software & Controls, Robotic Platform

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