DYNA Robotics
Research Technical Program Manager, Robotics
Redwood City, CA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
About the job
Coordinates the robotics research portfolio, helping assess evidence, set priorities, shape research plans, and connect research findings to engineering and product development.
What you'll do
- Track research projects, evaluate progress and risks, and surface technical bottlenecks and decisions.
- Partner with the Chief Research Officer on research strategy, prioritization, and resourcing; lead reviews and follow through on decisions.
- Connect work across research teams and bridge promising findings to engineering and product teams for further development and validation.
What they ask for
- Strong robotics research background demonstrated through original research, publications, or substantial contributions in an industry research setting.
- Deep expertise in one or more areas such as robot learning, manipulation, perception, planning, control, embodied AI, or autonomous systems.
- Experience coordinating complex research across multiple researchers, teams, or disciplines.
- Ability to engage deeply with technical work, interpret experimental results, and exercise sound judgment amid ambiguity.
Nice to have
- PhD in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent research experience.
- Experience with senior research leadership on portfolio planning and technical prioritization; hands-on physical robotics experience is also noted as a bonus.
AI focus
The role coordinates research in robotics and embodied AI, including assessing findings and guiding their further development and validation.
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