Sonos

Technical Program Manager, Software Operations

Sonos$118K — $146K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of experience in software engineering, software operations, technical program management, or related field.
  • Experience designing and enhancing processes and workflows, not merely managing them.
  • Hands-on experience with engineering tools like Jira, GitHub, and CI/CD platforms.
  • Familiarity with implementing AI tools and automation in workflows.
  • Proficient in using data and metrics for problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Must live within commuting distance of Boston and work in office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve processes and tools for the software development organization.
  • Build AI-enabled lifecycle systems to streamline engineering processes.
  • Develop metrics to assess developer productivity and organizational health.
  • Establish planning mechanisms for multiple autonomous teams.
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks and friction points in engineering workflows.
  • Automate complex processes for better scalability and efficiency.
  • Use data to assess operational changes and share insights with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting.
  • Open Time Off (OTO) policy for better work-life balance.
  • 80 hours of sick leave refreshed annually.
  • Generous paid leave for new parents or serious health conditions.
  • Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
  • Mental health benefits and a variety of voluntary options.
  • Employee discounts and access to Sonos Radio HD.
Full Job Description

The Software Operations team designs, builds, and continuously improves the operating systems that help Sonos software teams plan, develop, measure, and deliver great products. As a Technical Program Manager on this team, you won't be assigned to a single program to run meetings and track status — instead, you'll work across the software development organization to improve how engineering itself works. You'll help build an AI-enabled software development lifecycle, improve developer workflows and engineering metrics, automate repetitive operational work, and create scalable processes that allow teams to operate with greater autonomy, predictability, and transparency. This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about understanding how software organizations work and making them meaningfully better. 


This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston office location and should expect to be in office 3 days a week. 

What You'll Do
  • Design, build, and continuously improve the processes, workflows, tools, and operating mechanisms used across the Sonos software development organization.
  • Help build an AI-enabled software development lifecycle, using AI agents, automation, APIs, and deterministic workflows to reduce manual work and make engineering processes easier to use.
  • Develop engineering metrics and feedback systems that help teams understand developer productivity, quality, flow, predictability, and organizational health. 
  • Help define and operate the planning and execution mechanisms that allow multiple autonomous software teams and programs to work effectively within a shared development model.
  • Work directly with engineering teams to identify friction and bottlenecks, understand root causes, implement improvements, and measure outcomes.
  • Turn complex or manual organizational processes into scalable systems that teams can use without requiring constant coordination or facilitation. 
  • Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of operational changes and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Contribute to the roadmapping, work tracking, and capacity planning systems that enable better investment and execution decisions. 

What You'll Need 
Basic Qualifications 
  • 4-7 years of experience in software engineering, software operations, developer productivity, technical program management, product operations, platform engineering, or a similar role focused on improving how software teams work. 
  • Experience designing and improving processes, workflows, tools, or operating systems — not just administering established ones. 
  • Hands-on experience with software development tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD platforms, cloud services, or similar engineering systems.
  • Practical experience using AI tools in your work and an interest in applying AI and automation to engineering workflows. 
  • Experience using data and metrics to understand problems, evaluate improvements, and drive decisions. 
  • Ability to work effectively with engineers and technical leaders while communicating clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Qualified applicants must be able to work from the office 3 days per week. 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building workflow automation, API integrations, scripts, AI agents, or other internal productivity tools.
  • Familiarity with Python, SQL, JavaScript, or another scripting or programming language.
  • Experience with AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar platforms. 
  • Familiarity with engineering effectiveness frameworks and metrics such as DORA, SPACE, flow metrics, developer experience metrics, or software quality measures. 
  • Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and modern software delivery practices. 
  • Experience administering or configuring Jira, Jira Product Discovery, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, AWS, or similar engineering platforms. 
  • Experience working across a large or complex software engineering organization. 
  • Experience with consumer software, embedded software, or connected-device development. 

Inclusion: Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we still strongly encourage you to apply if interested. 


Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for us in the country of role posting, both now and in the future. 


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Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

$118,000 and $146,900

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.  Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of  the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

  • An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

  • 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

  • Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

  • Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition

  • Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

  • Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

  • Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

  • A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Sonos

Sonos is a consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures wireless speakers and home audio systems. The company's products are known for their high-quality sound and ease of use, and can be controlled through a mobile app or voice commands. Sonos also partners with other companies to integrate its technology into third-party products like smart TVs and home automation systems. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
Learn more about Sonos
Size
1,525 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$41.4 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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