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Contract Manufacturing Program Manager
Sambanova Systems INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Sambanova Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Technical Program Manager, Documentation” (Technical Writers) in WA: $150k–$150k, median $150k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Sambanova Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing (CM) Program Manager to own our outsourced production and act as the primary link between SambaNova and our third-party manufacturing partners. In this role you will manage program schedules, product cost, quality metrics, and supply chain continuity to ensure our CM partners deliver on time, on budget, and to specification. You will operate across the full electronics manufacturing stack — from PCBA through system build and rack integration — partnering closely with engineering, procurement, quality, and supply chain to move products from NPI through volume ramp. The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable driving accountability across multiple vendors, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where scale and speed both matter. Responsibilities Vendor Management • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and drive them to on-time delivery and performance goals. • Serve as the single point of contact and escalation path between SambaNova and its manufacturing partners. Cross-Functional Coordination • Align internal teams — including engineering, procurement, and quality assurance — with external factory floors. • Translate internal product requirements and build plans into clear, executable direction for CM partners. Schedule and Cost Control • Track production milestones against committed build plans and drive recovery when schedules slip. • Manage program budgets and negotiate cost productivity improvements with CM partners. Risk and Change Management • Identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions before they impact customer commitments. • Own engineering change orders (ECOs) through the product lifecycle, ensuring clean cut-in at the CM and minimal excess/obsolete exposure. Quality and Compliance • Ensure manufactured goods meet regulatory guidelines and SambaNova quality standards. • Partner with quality assurance on yield, containment, and corrective action for field and factory escapes. KPIs and Business Reviews • Monitor KPIs across delivery, quality, and cost, and implement corrective actions as needed. • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with CM partners, including scorecard reviews and improvement commitments. Special Assignments • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related technical field. • 7+ years of experience in contract manufacturing, electronics, or hardware production operations. • Direct experience in electronics manufacturing from PCBA through rack integration. • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) and Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. • Advanced negotiation, leadership, and multi-vendor program management capabilities. • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing global CM partners and suppliers for L10–L12 assemblies. • Knowledge of NPI processes and scaling manufacturing operations through volume ramp. • Experience with BOM structures and ECO, MC