Deepgram

Technical Program Manager, Research

Deepgram

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $235,000 per year

About the role

  • Own end-to-end delivery of new model versions and features for our flagship STT and TTS offerings, coordinating tightly across Research, Product, DataOps, and Engineering to hit milestones and ship on time
  • Define and champion lightweight but effective processes that bring visibility and accountability to researchers’ daily workflows without adding unnecessary overhead or stifling scientific creativity
  • Map dependencies and risks across all active cross-functional projects; maintain a clear picture of where things stand, where they’re at risk, and what needs to happen to keep execution on track
  • Run cross-functional programs end-to-end: scope definition, timeline management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and launch readiness
  • Troubleshoot cross-team blockers quickly and build reliable partnerships across the technical organization so that handoffs between teams are smooth and accountability is clear
  • Own proactive communication across all levels of the organization
  • Respond quickly to shifting priorities, translating decisions made upstream into clear implications for timelines, team capacity, and cross-functional dependencies

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Engineering Program Manager, ideally with meaningful time spent supporting or embedded in an AI/ML Research organization
  • In-depth, working knowledge of how machine learning systems are built (i.e., data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and serving)
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream technical programs on time across teams with competing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to map cross-functional dependencies and technical risk across concurrent projects, with clear status communication to all stakeholders
  • Experience designing lightweight processes that improve execution velocity and accountability in research or engineering environments without adding bureaucratic overhead
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating program health, spotting bottlenecks early, and making data-informed prioritization decisions
  • Excellent communication in both directions
  • A pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves orientation
  • Bonus points for experience with speech or audio projects
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Annual wellness stipend
  • Mental health support
  • Life, STD, LTD Income Insurance Plans
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • 12 Paid US company holidays
  • Quarterly personal productivity stipend
  • One-time stipend for home office upgrades
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tax Savings Programs
  • Learning / Education stipend
  • Participation in talks and conferences
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • AI enablement workshops / sessions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Technical Program ManagementEngineering Program ManagementMachine Learning SystemsData PipelinesModel TrainingModel EvaluationModel ServingProgram DeliveryRisk MitigationProcess Design
Soft Skills
Stakeholder CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptabilityAccountabilityProactive CommunicationExecution VelocityBottleneck IdentificationTeam Capacity Management