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Research Program Manager, Research Infra and Training Frameworks

San Francisco, CAFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-09
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Lead the scaling and evolution of training infrastructure for frontier-scale AI model development across pre-training, mid-training, and post-training workstreams.

Role type

Senior Research Program Manager (Infrastructure & Training)

Builds

Scalable training frameworks and infrastructure for open-weight AI models

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / Large-scale Distributed Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Technical program management, distributed training frameworks, GPU cluster architecture, stakeholder management, crisis management, roadmap definition, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Experience in ML/AI or large-scale distributed systems, ability to operate in high-ambiguity environments, zero-to-one building experience

Technologies

GPU clusters, distributed training frameworks, scheduler systems, storage systems

Responsibilities

Own cross-functional programs spanning training infrastructure; Define and own the roadmap for training frameworks; Partner with engineering leads to identify bottlenecks and prioritize infrastructure investments; Build visibility into training run health; Create processes for cross-team handoffs and config management; Translate technical complexity for leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC