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Technical Program Manager

hudSan FranciscoOperations
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Salary
$100K – $225K
Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Technical Program Manager at hud in San Francisco is a full-time position that involves managing data and evaluation programs for frontier AI labs and suits professionals with a background in complex technical operations. This role focuses on translating abstract technical requests into executable plans while maintaining rigorous delivery standards.

Role Overview

Technical Program Manager is a full-time position based in San Francisco, with remote options available for candidates aligned with specific time zones. The professional in this role manages time-sensitive data and evaluation programs, coordinating cross-functional dependencies, vendors, and internal research teams to support artificial intelligence development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage data and evaluation programs from initial scoping to production, quality assurance, delivery, and retrospective reviews.
Convert unstructured requests from artificial intelligence labs into explicit specifications covering milestones, owners, and dependencies.
Monitor and enhance data quality protocols through quantitative metrics and qualitative checks regarding task coverage and reward distribution.
Oversee delivery pipelines at scale by supervising external vendors throughout the lifecycle.
Optimize logistics for data production by refining documentation, automation, workflows, and cross-functional handoffs.
Collaborate with research, platform, and marketplace divisions to translate feedback into product upgrades.

Requirements

Experience managing complex technical programs within artificial intelligence, data operations, support engineering, applied research, or forward-deployed engineering.
Strong capability in quantitative and qualitative data judgment to determine reliability and representation.
Background in maintaining and improving intricate processes related to project delivery or data management.
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous tasks, preserve momentum during changing requirements, and execute trade-offs.
Written and verbal communication proficiency to convert unstructured technical details into concrete decisions and ownership.

Nice to Have

Experience working with RLHF, reinforcement-learning environments, agent evaluations, human-in-the-loop pipelines, or annotation workflows.
Background supporting frontier artificial intelligence labs, technical enterprise clients, or research teams with evolving needs.
Early-stage startup background demonstrating the ability to operate independently in fast-paced settings.

Skills and Tools

RLHF
Reinforcement-learning environments
Agent evaluations
Human-in-the-loop data pipelines
Annotation frameworks
ChatGPT
Claude Code
Cursor

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranging from $80,000 to $225,000 depending on location and experience.
Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance from Blue Shield of California for United States personnel.
Daily lunch and dinner provisions for office-based workers.
Company-wide holiday break spanning Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day in addition to paid time off and holidays.
Additional perks including an Equinox gym membership, 401k plan, and commuter benefits for domestic employees.
Unrestricted token access for developer tools such as ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.

About the Company

hud builds infrastructure for artificial intelligence data, creating marketplaces and platforms utilized by startups, Fortune 500 businesses, and frontier laboratories. The organization has secured $16 million in backing from venture capitalists and Y Combinator, operating with a growing team that includes Olympiad medalists and experienced researchers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

RLHFChatGPTClaude CodeCursorLLMsReinforcement Learning

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Technical Program Manager role located?

The position is based in offices in San Francisco or Singapore, with remote options available for candidates who can maintain a 70% to 80% time zone overlap with either location.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary ranges from $80,000 to $225,000, with specific bands adjusted by location, such as $130,000 to $225,000 for San Francisco and major United States cities.

Does the company provide visa sponsorship?

Yes, relocation and visa support are provided for strong full-time candidates moving to the United States or Singapore.

What does the interview process involve?

The evaluation process consists of two technical interviews followed by a two to three-day work trial.

What benefits are included for United States employees?

Benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, daily office meals, a 401k plan, commuter benefits, an Equinox membership, and a company-wide holiday break from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official hud careers page.

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