Program Director - Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Operations

Wipro Technologies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro Limited in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Program Director to own and scale autonomous vehicle simulation operations, supporting validation, safety assurance, and release readiness for autonomous driving software.

This senior role demands deep expertise in large-scale AV simulation ecosystems, virtual validation, scenario-based testing, cloud/HPC infrastructure, and global leadership of cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with 10+ years in autonomous driving simulation and validation.
• Experience leading large-scale AV simulation operations and cloud/HPC.
• Must come from autonomous driving simulation and validation backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale autonomous vehicle simulation operations and validation programmes.
• Drive virtual validation campaigns across millions to billions of simulated miles.
• Own simulation infrastructure, cloud environments, and HPC operations.
• Oversee scenario generation, scenario coverage, replay frameworks, digital twins, and synthetic data programmes.
• Establish release readiness, safety assurance, and validation governance processes.
• Partner with Perception, Planning, Prediction, Localisation, Vehicle Control, AI/ML, Platform, and Safety teams.
• Lead global cross-functional engineering teams and large-scale programme delivery.
• Manage operational efficiency, risk management, cost optimisation, and executive stakeholder communications.

Skills

ADAS

Job description

Job Title: Program Director - Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Operations

City: Mountain View

State/Province: California

Posting Start Date: 9/11/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Program Director – Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Operations

Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid / Onsite Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Director / Program Director

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior leader to own and scale Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Simulation Operations supporting validation, safety assurance, and release readiness for autonomous driving software.

This is a highly specialised leadership position requiring deep expertise in large-scale autonomous vehicle simulation ecosystems, virtual validation, scenario-based testing, cloud/HPC infrastructure, and operational leadership.

Important: This is NOT a general automotive, EV manufacturing, vehicle quality, PMO, or engineering leadership role. Candidates must come from autonomous driving simulation and validation backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale autonomous vehicle simulation operations and validation programmes.
• Drive virtual validation campaigns across millions to billions of simulated miles.
• Own simulation infrastructure, cloud environments, and HPC (High Performance Computing) operations.
• Oversee scenario generation, scenario coverage, replay frameworks, digital twins, and synthetic data programmes.
• Establish release readiness, safety assurance, and validation governance processes.
• Partner with Perception, Planning, Prediction, Localisation, Vehicle Control, AI/ML, Platform, and Safety teams.
• Lead global cross-functional engineering teams and large-scale programme delivery.
• Manage operational efficiency, risk management, cost optimisation, and executive stakeholder communications.

Mandatory Skills: Advanced driver assistance systems ADAS.Experience: >10 YEARS.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $120,000 to $220,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience.

Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.