Research Program Manager, Research Infra and Training Frameworks

Required

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, research operations, or infrastructure coordination, ideally in ML/AI or large-scale distributed systems environments.
• Deep technical knowledge to engage with engineers on topics like distributed training frameworks, GPU cluster architecture, scheduler behavior, networking, and storage systems. You don't need to write the code, but you need to understand the systems to “speak the language”, i.e., to ask the right questions and identify risks early.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity, fast-moving environments. You create structure where there is none and drive clarity without waiting for permission.
• Track record of managing complex, multi-team programs with competing priorities and hard deadlines. You know how to make tradeoffs and you communicate them clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across both deeply technical ICs and senior leadership. You build trust by being reliable, direct, and well-informed.
• Comfortable operating in crisis mode. You stay calm under pressure, you know how to prioritize when everything is on fire, and you follow through on the other side.
• Excited to build from zero to one. We are a small, fast-moving team and this role will help define how Research Program management Works at Reflection.
• Motivated by enabling researchers and engineers to build the world's most capable open-weight AI systems.