Senior/Staff Software-Hardware Integration Technical Program Manager - Autonomy

Frontdoor Defense; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, CA seeks a Senior/Staff Software-Hardware Integration Technical Program Manager for Autonomy to lead cross-functional HW-SW programs in autonomous mobility.

The role requires 10+ years of engineering program management, experience with sensors, compute platforms, and AI/ML aspects, and the ability to deliver integrated roadmaps, manage risk, and present status to executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering program management experience.
• Experience driving HW-SW integration programs, ideally in autonomous vehicles, automotive, robotics or consumer electronics.
• Knowledge of AV sensors (cameras, lidars, radars) and compute (GPUs, memory, embedded platforms).
• Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, CV, RL, simulation or automotive/aerospace processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop one integrated HW-SW roadmap, timeline and deliverables across software and hardware teams.
• Drive HW-SW integration programs end to end, including sensor bring-up and compute platform transitions.
• Line up SW release trains and vehicle integration milestones, managing dependencies and handoffs.
• Lead cross-functional Autonomy teams to build and ship solutions that improve driving behavior.
• Identify HW-SW integration and program risks early and build mitigation plans.
• Prepare executive-level presentations on program status, risks and accomplishments.

Skills

Gantt charts

Smartsheet

JIRA

Education

BS/MS in CS or related field

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

Senior/Staff Software-Hardware Integration Technical Program Manager - Autonomy

Lead HW-SW integration program across software and hardware teams to deliver autonomous vehicle solutions

Location: Foster City, California

Compensation: $212,000 - 267,000 USD / year

About The Role

Technical Program Manager

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

In this role, you will:

• Work with SW and HW engineering leaders and their TPMs (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Collision Avoidance System, Sensors, Compute, Vehicle Platform) to build one integrated HW-SW roadmap, timeline and set of deliverables
• Drive HW-SW integration programs end to end. This covers sensor bring-up (cameras, lidars, radars), compute platform transitions (GPU, memory, SoC) and how they affect Autonomy software performance, latency and resource budgets
• Line up SW release trains and vehicle integration milestones, and manage the dependencies and handoffs between teams
• Drive cross-functional Autonomy teams to build and ship solutions that improve driving behavior
• Find HW-SW integration and program risks early, and build plans to reduce them
• Build and deliver executive presentations on program status, issues, risks and accomplishments

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of engineering program management experience
• A track record of driving HW-SW integration programs, ideally in autonomous vehicles, automotive, robotics, aerospace or consumer electronics
• Working knowledge of AV sensors (cameras, lidars, radars) and compute (GPUs, memory, embedded and accelerated platforms)
• Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, or automotive/aerospace processes
• Deep familiarity with software development processes, plus understanding of HW development cycles and build phases
• Skill with program tools and methods such as Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet and JIRA
• A strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and solving problems
• The ability to keep the big picture in view and to communicate clearly and concisely for each audience
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to visualize KPIs and program risks

$212,000 - $267,000 a year Base Salary Range There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.