What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Manager position at Automata?
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 :
What it takes :
Nice to haves :
How we work :
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.
Department Product Engineering & Design Locations Boston Remote status Hybrid
Salary : $160,000 - $185,000
