# Senior/Staff TPM - Hardware at Rhoda

- Company: Rhoda
- What the company does: Redefining Robotic Intelligence. Backed by Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rhoda.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $175K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/rhoda-ai/446f7b1a-bb65-49f7-bba1-0727a73b73f7?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rhoda-senior-staff-tpm-hardware/

## About the role

As Senior/Staff TPM for Hardware, you own the cross-functional execution of our robot hardware programs, from system integration through EVT/DVT validation, low-volume builds, and early customer deployment. You sit at the intersection of mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, AI, and manufacturing, driving each hardware generation from integration to build-ready and scaling toward the next. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of experience in hardware program management in robotics, EV, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated ownership of EVT/DVT/PVT cycles
- Strong understanding of actuator architectures, embedded systems integration, safety-rated motion control, and multi-axis robotic systems
- Experience managing contract manufacturers through NPI and low-volume ramp
- Proven ability to operate in low-structure startup environments
- Ability to synthesize technical risk into executive-level clarity

Tags: Hardware & Supply Chain

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