Technical Program Manager- Hardware

Our Company

Miso Robotics is transforming the restaurant industry, and making food workers’ lives better. Our signature product is an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the dangerous operation of a restaurant’s fry station and cooks all sorts of fried items. Flippy is powered by a sophisticated AI platform driven by our proprietary and patented technologies.

Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. The company has raised over $125 million from equity crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to scale. 

The company recently added a new CEO and other senior leaders, including a new CTO – all of whom hold decades of experience operating growth companies.  Our CEO has a track record of successful exits, and we recently accepted a strategic investment and partnership from Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), a $70 billion public company which, as the global leader in sales of cleaning solutions to restaurants, truly knows how to operate at scale.  Our new leadership team is evolving the company’s culture from early stage to growth stage with new processes and disciplines, and is supported by a board that includes the former President and CTO of OpenTable.

With Ecolab’s support, we are building a world-class team, and are looking for more exceptional people to join us. 

Benefits We Offer

• Company Equity
• Flexible vacation 
• Comprehensive benefits 
• 401K plan
• Accelerated growth opportunities
• Free snacks  from our robot chefs

The Job
As a HW Program Manager at Miso Robotics, you will drive the development and delivery of our core robotic systems by collaborating cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical and software teams. You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest quality, while seamlessly coordinating between engineering, product, and operations teams.

What You’ll Do

• Define and manage system development program scope, key deliverables, and milestones for complex robotic systems from concept to end-of-life
• Work internally with operations, supply chain, and engineering management and externally with contractor vendors and manufactures to ensure successful design-to-build timelines
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
• Proactively identify risks and issues, creating and executing mitigation and resolution plans
• Utilize tools like Smartsheet, JIRA, and Confluence to organize tasks, track progress, and communicate effectively
• Provide clear and concise status updates to leadership, highlighting timelines, milestones, budget status, and any areas of concern
• Maintain program metrics and ensure rigorous tracking of project milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in technical program management
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Experience with product development methodologies and project management tools like JIRA/Confluence
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus
• Onsite work at our Pasadena, CA HQ is required

Desired Multipliers

• Experience in vision systems, machine learning, or similar technologies
• Keen understanding of hardware development lifecycle, especially relative to robotics, automation, or similarly complex integrated product type 
• Ability to make quick decisions and adapt in dynamic environments
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Compensation

• Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 + equity + benefits.

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. 

At Miso Robotics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team drives innovation and creativity, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.