Sr. Staff Technical Project Manager (Product Engineering)

42dot; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 163,800 - 226,220; Full time

Job summary

42dot, a leading mobility AI company in Sunnyvale, is looking for a Sr. Staff Technical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects for their Software-Defined Vehicle platform. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering teams while coordinating with global stakeholders to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in technical project management related to embedded systems. A strong background in Agile methodologies and vendor management is essential for navigating the complexities of the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical project management experience in complex embedded systems.
• 10+ years in engineering or technical roles with depth in hardware-software interfaces.
• Proven experience running Agile sprints and planning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hardware, firmware, and software projects for SDV.
• Drive concurrent, complex engineering tracks for safety-critical architectures.
• Facilitate cross-functional development of key control documents.

Skills

Technical project management

Embedded systems

Agile methodologies

Vendor management

Toolchain proficiency (Jira, Confluence)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

CodeBeamer

Job description

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role

As a Sr. Staff Technical Project Manager (TPM), you will lead the delivery of complex hardware, firmware, and software projects for our next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform. You will serve as the core link between internal engineering teams, global stakeholders, and top-tier suppliers. Operating effectively in ambiguous environments, you will steer programs from concept through validation, ensuring both technical milestones and corporate goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Drive concurrent, complex HW, FW, and SW engineering tracks for safety‑critical SDV architectures.

• Requirements Coordination: Facilitate cross‑functional development of key control documents (such as PRDs, MRDs, and ERS) by aligning Engineering with Business Development and PMO teams.

• Agile Cadence: Lead weekly team meetings, facilitate sprints, coordinate planning sessions, and conduct retrospectives to maintain development velocity.

• V-Model Tracking: Monitor program progression through the V-model lifecycle, ensuring engineering execution aligns with validation (V&V) processes and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21434).

• Supplier & Budget Management: Conduct technical deep dives with silicon and software suppliers, manage development budgets, and drive product cost optimization.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Distill complex technical updates, architectures, and blockers into actionable, high-level milestones for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of technical project management experience driving complex embedded systems, semiconductor, or automotive platforms.

• 10+ years in engineering or technical roles. Technical Depth: Practical literacy in embedded systems architecture, hardware-software interfaces, and low-level firmware.

• Agile Execution: Hands‑on experience running sprints, sprint planning, and retrospectives for engineering teams.

• Requirements Driving: Proven track record of driving definition and alignment for PRDs, MRDs, and ERS documents within matrixed environments.

• Lifecycle Frameworks: Experience tracking milestones bound to V-Model frameworks and formal ISO regulatory processes.

• Vendor Management: Experience managing technical partnerships and vendor deliverables with third-party software providers and silicon fabs.

• Toolchain Proficiency: Competency with enterprise collaboration, productivity, and ALM systems (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitLab, CodeBeamer).

• Workflow Efficiency: Ability to leverage modern AI and LLM tools within your workspace to accelerate documentation, synthesis, and project tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scaled Agile: Experience planning Program Increments (PIs) within scaled agile frameworks.

• Silicon Domain Expertise: Experience managing programs involving major automotive semiconductors (e.g., Qualcomm or NXP).

Compensation

• $163,800 - $226,220

Equal Opportunity Statement

• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.