Test Team Manager

About the Team Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof. Our test team keeps demo and evaluation systems running, coordinates real-world testing, and helps prepare the company for pilot deployments — a highly practical, cross-functional team at the center of making the product real. About the Role As the Test Team Manager / Buyer at Droyd, you will coordinate the operational side of testing and demo readiness. You will help source equipment, manage e-waste procurement, coordinate demo logistics, and keep the test team moving across a wide range of priorities. This role is part operations lead, part program manager, and part buyer — ideal for someone organized, proactive, and excited to own messy real-world execution problems. This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA. In This Role, You'll Operations & Coordination Coordinate day-to-day test team operations and priorities Track logistics for test environments, hardware setups, and deployment preparation Work closely with engineering and operations teams to keep testing moving Procurement Source and purchase equipment, including e-waste and test infrastructure Manage vendors, quotes, and lead times for test team needs Demos & Deployment Readiness Support demo coordination and readiness across internal and customer-facing needs Help manage competitive bakeoffs and structured comparisons against other systems Help support the eventual forward-deployed and teleoperator-facing workflows of the team Work Environment & Schedule On-site in San Francisco, CA Full-time Compensation: $95K–$130K base salary, plus equity We're Looking For Candidates Who Are highly organized and strong at operational execution Can manage many moving parts across logistics, procurement, and coordination Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams Are proactive and comfortable owning ambiguous, high-urgency work Thrive in a fast-moving startup environment Nice to have: Experience in operations, technical program management, procurement, or hardware logistics Experience supporting demos, pilots, or field deployments Experience working closely with engineering or hardware teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Droyd