Senior Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Attributes

Zoox - Foster City, CA

Hiring: Senior Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Attributes Company: Zoox Location: Foster City, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:57:55 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Jira, Machine Learning, Program Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of technical program management experience delivering complex automotive, aerospace, or robotics hardware programs. Required Skills: •As the Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Vehicle Attributes, you will be the operational engine and technical coordinator behind vehicle attribute development. •Partnering with a world-class team of robotics, controls, and vehicle engineers, you won’t just track status — you will anticipate risks, engineer frameworks that optimize development velocity, and bridge the gap between complex engineering and executive strategy. •In This Role You Will Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). •Comprehensive expertise in vehicle systems, development cycles, and prototype/pre-production testing. •Expert-level capability structuring JIRA boards, workflows, and dashboards for real-time project health visibility. •A proven "closer" mindset with a high sense of autonomy, excellent synthesis skills, and a calm demeanor under shifting priorities. •Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering. •Direct experience working with autonomous vehicle platforms, ADAS, or complex robotic systems. •Operational familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and prototype vehicle asset management. Compensation: •A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!