Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - 3D Mapping

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the development of autonomous mobility solutions. In this pivotal role, you will work across engineering disciplines to create detailed roadmaps that align with corporate strategies. You will drive efficiency in mapping systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of mobility technology while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you have a passion for technology and a track record of successful project management, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Care Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical program management or related fields.
• Strong experience in managing complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and identify milestones for mapping initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate corporate strategy into product roadmaps.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional Project Management

Software Development Processes

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Equivalent Job Experience

Tools

Mapping Technologies

Project Management Tools

Job description

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.

The CLAMS team (Calibration, Localization and Mapping Simultaneously) is a key part of Zoox’s broader AI team. CLAMS sits on the cutting edge of the business, running initiatives like building and maintaining HD maps of new areas that our robotaxis and test fleet operate, ensuring freshly manufactured or reworked vehicles are able to rapidly enter service, and providing rock-solid foundational services that the rest of the on-vehicle and off-vehicle AI stack relies on.

In this role, you will:

• Build systems to understand, plan and prioritize map expansion and maintenance needs, to meet downstream consumer teams needs
• Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed mapping team product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Create and deliver technical presentations that explain mapping team initiatives, requirements, and impact to upstream and downstream consumer teams
• Confer with engineers, engineering managers, other TPMs, and consumer teams to assess systems needs and requirements
• Drive efficiency in our mapping pipeline
• Plan, test, and deploy a new mapping pipeline technology initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and Finance team in order to define and track resource requirements (headcount and budget)
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent job experience
• At least 8 years of experience in technical program management, engineering, program management, or management consulting
• Deep familiarity with software development processes
• Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, scaling, optimizing, and managing operational pipelines
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
• Demonstrated ability to drive end-to-end product or program ownership. Ability to shape roadmap strategy and lead execution

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with mapping technologies or pipelines. E.g. mapping for home robots, SLAM for augmented reality / virtual reality applications, or large scale industrial or commercial mapping experience (e.g. working on products like Google Maps, Here Maps, drone-based mapping, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $203,000 to $273,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.