Senior Technical Program Manager – Compute and Sensors

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Significant RSUs

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Zoox seeks a Technical Program Manager to steer cross‑functional programs for our next‑gen compute platform and sensor architecture. You will own strategy, execution, and risk management across hardware, embedded software, and systems integration teams to ship on schedule.

In this role, you will partner with hardware, firmware, perception, and software leads, manage dependencies and risks, and report status to executives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program management experience across embedded software and hardware.
• Experience delivering cross-functional programs with hardware and software teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to executives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program plan for next-gen compute and sensor software workstreams, from architecture definition through bring-up and production readiness.
• Partner with hardware, firmware, perception, and systems engineering leads to align on requirements, interfaces, and milestones across the compute/sensor stack.
• Identify and drive resolution of cross-team dependencies, technical risks, and schedule conflicts before they become blockers.
• Build and maintain program schedules, tracking mechanisms, and executive-level status reporting.
• Facilitate technical trade-off discussions and drive decisions to closure with engineering leadership.
• Establish and evolve program management processes for a fast-moving hardware-software program.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Job description

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. We’re looking for a technical program manager to drive cross‑functional programs delivering our next‑generation compute platform and sensor architecture - the hardware and software backbone of our autonomous vehicle stack. You'll own program strategy, execution, and risk management across hardware, embedded software, and systems integration teams, working closely with hardware engineering, perception, and platform software groups to ship on schedule.

In this role, you will:

• Own the end‑to‑end program plan for next‑gen compute and sensor software workstreams, from architecture definition through bring‑up, validation, and production readiness.
• Partner with hardware, firmware, perception, and systems engineering leads to align on requirements, interfaces, and milestones across the compute/sensor stack.
• Identify and drive resolution of cross‑team dependencies, technical risks, and schedule conflicts before they become blockers.
• Build and maintain program schedules, tracking mechanisms, and executive‑level status reporting.
• Facilitate technical trade‑off discussions (performance, power, cost, timeline) and drive decisions to closure with engineering leadership.
• Establish and evolve program management processes (planning cadences, milestone reviews, launch readiness criteria) for a fast‑moving hardware‑software program.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
• 8+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record on programs spanning embedded software and hardware (compute platforms, SoCs, sensors, or similar)
• Strong track record of managing complex, long‑running, cross‑functional projects
• Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well‑structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
• Strong Technical and Analytical Skills: Ability to contribute to architecture/methodology docs, understand systems/hardware‑software interfaces, excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting program status and risk to senior leadership
• Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments and to advance your goals without having direct authority

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, or automotive systems is a strong plus.

$172,000 - $234,000 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.