Meet Arago and the Aragonians
Arago is an AI and computer hardware company dedicated to shaping the future. We do this by accelerating innovations at the crossroads of AI and semiconductors.
Founded in 2024 by AI researchers and physicists with extensive expertise in photonics, electronics, software, mathematics, and machine learning, Arago features a lean team of engineers and scientists from the world’s leading companies and research labs. Made up of ten nationalities and operating from hubs in France, North America, and Israel, we believe in great science and rapid progress.
Our work is guided by these core principles:
Do great things: we deliver work we’re proud to sign our name to.
High velocity: speed matters. We move quickly, one step at a time.
One unit: we’re all in this together, with relationships grounded in trust, respect, and camaraderie.
Arago is backed by executives from Apple, Arm, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Hugging Face, as well as prominent US and European deeptech venture firms and exited founders.
What You’ll Do:
As we scale, this hands-on technical leadership role is about serving as the connective tissue across all engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional coordination among software, digital/analog hardware, optics, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Manage roadmaps, timelines, and budgets, identifying critical paths and proactively mitigating risks.
Act as the primary technical liaison for external partners.
Support teams in resolving technical blockers by facilitating access to resources.
Reporting statuses to executives regularly and succinctly.
Adapt to shifting priorities and dynamic project requirements with a strong sense of ownership and agility.
Qualifications:
Master’s in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of program or project management experience in high-tech R&D environments such as semiconductors, AI/ML systems, or advanced hardware.Strong technical foundation in machine learning and/or semiconductor technologies.
Proven track record of hands-on technical involvement. Experience shipping a product involving ML or custom silicon is a strong plus.Expertise with modern project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Experience in a startup or fast-paced, innovative R&D environment.
Pay and benefits:
Competitive cash compensation, with final package based on location, experience, and the pay of team members in similar positions.
Meaningful stock option plan offered at the earliest stage of the company (included in the majority of full-time offers).
Relocation bonus and coverage of moving expenses for relocation within 20 minutes of the company’s location.
Healthcare coverage (including family-friendly options), pension contributions, professional development support, and 25 days of PTO, in addition to public holidays.
Ownership of a key technical domain, with significant vertical and/or horizontal growth opportunities, based on performance and individual drive.
A high-paced, multicultural (with 10 nationalities), and engineering-led environment.
