Autonomous Driving Technical Program Manager

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

DiDi Autonomous Driving is seeking a dedicated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to accelerate software development and manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables. You will partner with engineering and operations teams to track milestones, flag risks, and communicate progress toward production readiness.

Responsibilities include milestone planning, progress tracking, release logistics, process optimization, and proactive issue resolution to keep projects on track and aligned with

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS, EE, Systems, Automotive Eng or related tech field.
• 1–3 years in engineering, project management, or technical program management.
• Deep familiarity with modern software development lifecycles or automotive development processes.
• Strong track record coordinating and supporting complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Milestone Planning: break down strategies into detailed deliverables, owners, and timelines.
• Progress Tracking: monitor schedules and ensure teams know what to deliver.
• Release Logistics: manage daily software releases, documentation, and cross-team communication.
• Process & Meetings: define development processes and set meeting agendas to remove bottlenecks.
• Reporting & Action: track progress and escalate issues when schedules drift.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS/EE/Systems/Auto Eng

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

DiDi Autonomous Driving is seeking a dedicated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to accelerate software development and manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables. You will partner with engineering and operations teams to track milestones, flag risks, and communicate progress toward production readiness.

Responsibilities include milestone planning, progress tracking, release logistics, process optimization, and proactive issue resolution to keep projects on track and aligned with