Autonomous Driving TPM: Cross-Functional Program Lead

Didi Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DiDi Autonomous Driving in Silicon Valley is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to accelerate software delivery for our autonomous driving stack. You will partner with engineering and operations to plan milestones, track progress, and ensure on-time releases for complex cross‑functional programs.

The role emphasizes structured processes, clear ownership, and proactive risk management, with a collaborative team across software, hardware, and product.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/EE/Systems/Automotive or related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience in engineering, project management, or TPM roles.
• Familiarity with modern software dev lifecycles or automotive development processes.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and communicating with technical leaders.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Milestone planning: break down strategies into deliverables with owners and timelines.
• Progress tracking: maintain objectives and schedules; ensure teams know what to deliver.
• Release logistics: manage daily software releases and cross‑team communication.
• Process & meetings: define development processes; drive agendas to remove bottlenecks.
• Reporting & action: track progress and escalate issues when schedules drift.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Agile development

Analytical skills

Project tracking

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering / Automotive Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

DiDi Autonomous Driving in Silicon Valley is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to accelerate software delivery for our autonomous driving stack. You will partner with engineering and operations to plan milestones, track progress, and ensure on-time releases for complex cross‑functional programs.

The role emphasizes structured processes, clear ownership, and proactive risk management, with a collaborative team across software, hardware, and product.