Platform Technical Project Manager, Rack-Scale AI Systems

What MatX Is Building MatX’s mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. We build the full stack—from silicon and rack design through compilers, kernels, and ML models. About the Role MatX is building next-generation AI infrastructure systems for high-performance datacenter workloads. We are looking for a Senior Platform TPM, Rack-Scale AI Systems to drive design-phase execution for our rack-scale platform. This role will coordinate cross-functional execution across rack architecture, accelerator board design, power delivery, thermal and liquid cooling, high-speed interconnect, firmware, diagnostics, test vehicles, system validation, and external CM/JDM partner engagement. You will work closely with Systems Engineering, hardware engineering, firmware, validation, supply chain, and external CM/JDM partners. What You’ll Do Here Drive the integrated execution plan for rack and board design from architecture through design release. Own and maintain the design-phase master schedule across rack, board, power, thermal, interconnect, mechanical, firmware, diagnostics, validation, and supply-chain dependencies. Coordinate execution across key platform workstreams, including board electrical/SI/PI readiness, rack power, liquid cooling, cable/optical interconnect, BMC/telemetry, diagnostics, test vehicles, PLM/BOM/ECO readiness, and external CM/JDM design reviews. Partner with Systems Engineering to define design gates, risks, dependencies, decision points, and exit criteria. Track critical path items, schedule risks, owners, closure dates, and escalation paths. Coordinate design-readiness reviews, DFX reviews, and implementation-readiness reviews with internal teams and external CM/JDM partners. Drive readiness for system validation using test vehicles, including power, thermal, connectivity, diagnostics, instrumentation, telemetry, and validation planning. Maintain a live risk register covering design readiness, system validation readiness, power/thermal risks, interconnect risks, long-lead dependencies, and supply-chain risks. Ensure long-lead design dependencies are visible to supply chain, materials, and sourcing teams. Prepare executive-level updates covering milestone health, top risks, decisions needed, critical path, and resource gaps. Ensure validation learnings are captured, tracked, and incorporated into the platform execution plan. Who you are 8+ years of technical program management, hardware engineering program management, systems engineering, or hardware platform development experience. Experience managing complex hardware platforms through architecture, design, validation, and design release. Experience working across electrical, mechanical, thermal, firmware, validation, manufacturing, supply-chain, and external partner teams. Ability to drive schedules, dependency management, issue tracking, risk management, milestone governance, and executive-level communication. Experience coordinating design reviews and driving closure across cross-functional engineering teams. Working familiarity with several of the following areas: board design, power delivery, SI/PI, thermal design, liquid cooling, high-speed interconnect, firmware, diagnostics, rack integration, or system validation. Experience working with ODMs, JDMs, contract manufacturers, or external engineering/manufacturing partners. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and schedule impact. Proficiency with program-management and engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, Google Workspace, or equivalent. Bonus Points If You Have Experience with AI infrastructure, GPU/accelerator systems, datacenter racks, networking systems, storage systems, or high-power server platforms. Experience coordinating programs involving high-speed interconnects, liquid-cooled systems, telemetry, diagnostics, or rack-scale validation. Prior hands-on engineering experience in hardware, firmware, systems, manufacturing, validation, or a related technical field. Compensation The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation. Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity What We Offer A Stake in our success A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t) Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t! Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done! **MatX E[x]tras**$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays. This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities. MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX. #J-18808-Ljbffr