Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. Our mission is to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. Our mission is to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Owner: Operates within Alphabet (graduated from X; described as an Alphabet 'Other Bet')
What they build: Robotics software and AI platform (Flowstate developer environment; Intrinsic Intelligence capabilities)
Mission: Make industrial robotics easier to program, deploy, and operate for many more businesses and developers
Notable moves: Acquired commercial divisions of Open Robotics and incorporated NVIDIA technology into Flowstate
Headcount: ~291 employees
Reported funding: Dealroom lists a $113M Series A (Jul 2021)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Industrial robotics software and automation
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
Python
C++
Low-code behavior trees
Digital twin developer environment
NVIDIA technologies
Perception
Motion planning
Sensor-based control
Funding Track Record
Series A- Jul 2021
$113M
Dealroom lists a $113M Series A in Jul 2021
Investor Signal
“Primary corporate backer: Alphabet (Intrinsic is described as Alphabet-owned/an Alphabet 'Other Bet')”
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Experienced in applying best practice technical program/project management approaches and comfortable adapting and leveraging these in ambiguous settings with shifting priorities (project scoping/planning, risk analysis, timeline estimation, status tracking)
Strength in facilitating alignment of competing needs and constraints by leveraging critical thinking, e.g. when delivering novel technologies to established industries
Experienced in managing collaborative external projects from start to end (incl. scope negotiation, stakeholder management, priority alignment)
Concise and clear communicator, especially when working with external partners and customers
Expertise in navigating cultural nuances and building relationships internationally, specifically in Asia
Master of Science in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience to confidently engage in technical discussions and articulate technical concepts, both in familiar and unfamiliar areas
Experienced in robotic-automation specialized technical program/project management, e.g. understanding of typical phases and challenges in deploying a robotic solution
Systems understanding of conventional robotics and automation systems, incl. mechatronic systems engineering and functional safety
Familiarity with robotics technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, automated motion planning, reactive sensor control, their potential, limitations and resulting project risks
Prior work in the electronics contract manufacturing industry
Confident in Chinese language and/or German language (writing and speaking)
What the job involves
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you’ll manage the delivery of cutting edge automation technology and robotic solutions to our customers and partners
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some amazing and talented people, who also happen to be working on highly creative and ambitious efforts
You will manage and coordinate engagements with industry leading companies and partners of Intrinsic
While each engagement differs to some extent, they generally share the aim to deliver our cutting edge technology and products to make robots usable by more people and businesses at scale in a radically simplified way
To achieve that, you will facilitate alignment on scope & feasibility and manage execution of internal development and external delivery
All while collaborating closely with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders - Product Managers, Program Managers, Software Engineers, Roboticists, Machine-Learning experts, and leadership
As part of the overall TPM team, you will collaborate closely with your peers to evolve our shared standards and processes, enabling successful deliveries to our customers and partners at scale
This role will require domestic and regular international travel to visit partners and customers
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver novel, cutting edge automation technology and robotic solutions to customers and partners
Facilitate alignment on scope and timelines that capture needs while balancing feasibility, quality and acceptable risk
Motivate by creating clarity. For example, manage change by creating clarity on: Why is the change needed? How did we decide on the change? What is changing?
Own an up-to-date delivery status overview and manage related risks
Manage delivery budget (cost and resource allocation)
Guide the team to follow Intrinsic’s established standards and processes - collect feedback to evolve our operations to successfully deliver at scale
Represent your delivery in regular leadership updates and proactively raise flags where leadership guidance is needed for a successful delivery
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
Access to mental health apps
Competitive compensation package that includes base salary, an annual performance bonus target, and equity
401(k) and regional retirement plans
Student loan reimbursement
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
Hybrid work model that balances in-person collaboration and productivity with individual flexibility
