Level: 5
Salary band: $160,000-$185,000 (there is flexibility for more senior candidates)
Bonus: 10% performance-based, discretionary
Location: Hybrid - work in our Cambridge, MA office up to 3x/wk

At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.

But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.

Why Work at Automata?

• Impact: Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation.
• Innovation: You’ll be part of a team solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots).
• Growth: We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you’ll grow both professionally and personally.
• Community: Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it).

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager with a strong technical foundation — particularly in algorithms and Python — and extensive experience in product management, to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at driving the operational delivery of high-impact features, ensuring smooth product development and launch processes through hands-on execution and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work closely with engineering, design, and QA teams to uphold quality standards, optimize processes, and successfully bring products to market. As we build a physical product, preference will be given to candidates who can work in our Boston offices weekly to enhance team collaboration and ability to get up close and personal with the LINQ Bench.

If you are a technically proficient Product Manager with a strong focus on execution, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: we are prioritizing candidates local to the Boston, MA area at this time. This role works closely with colleagues and customers in our Cambridge, MA office by Kendall Square.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle—from concept to launch—ensuring key milestones and requirements are met. Focus on operational excellence, driving efficiency and quality in product delivery
• Cross-functional leadership: Act as the primary point of coordination between engineering, design, and QA teams, removing roadblocks and ensuring clear, consistent communication. Align teams toward common goals and maintain momentum across projects.
• Technical Collaboration: Leverage your knowledge of algorithms and Python to engage meaningfully in technical discussions, support feasibility assessments, and assist in troubleshooting alongside engineering teams.
• Process Optimization & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA to maintain product quality and continuously improve development workflows for enhanced efficiency and reliability.
• Agile Product Management: Lead Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, and daily stand-ups, to ensure timely, high-quality product releases through well-structured development cycles.

What it takes:

• Experience: Significant proven experience in product management, at least 5 years of experience in Product Management, in at least one start-up or scale-up going through a high-growth phase, with a strong emphasis on operational delivery, end-to-end product lifecycle management, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in algorithms and Python, ideally from starting as a developer, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and a deep understanding of technical challenges and opportunities.
• Operational Focus: Proven experience managing day-to-day product operations, prioritising tasks, and optimising workflows to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to foster effective collaboration across teams and maintain alignment toward shared objectives.
• Adaptability: A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with constraint programming or Google’s OR-Tools.
• Familiarity with Agile tools and collaboration platforms (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

How we work:

• Competitive Compensation: Flexible hours with competitive salary and bonus.
• Hybrid Work Model: Candidates located in the Boston area are preferred, with the option to work remotely part-time.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a talented team committed to technical excellence and operational efficiency, working on impactful and innovative products.

US team benefits:

Healthcare 🩺
Competitive healthcare for you and your family

401k 💰
We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan

Well-being budget ☀️
Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies

Holiday 🏖
30 days + 8 public holidays

Additional leave days ☺️
Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off

Birthday trees 🌳
Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year

Paid sick leave 🏥
10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery

Mental health support 🧠
Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill

Career progression frameworks 💫
Each department & discipline has a progression framework

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.