Zipline · 1 month ago
Technical Program Manager, Robotics
South San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move and is seeking a Technical Program Manager for Robotics. In this role, you will own execution for high-impact initiatives across the autonomous flight software stack, ensuring that complex, cross-functional efforts are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own execution for suite of high priority robotics programs: Define crisp program goals, sequence milestones across planning, controls, navigation, perception, and firmware, and align execution with company objectives
Drive cross-functional delivery: Coordinate with stakeholders across software, firmware, hardware, test ops, and safety to streamline workflows and land integrated flight capabilities
Improve development velocity: Track timelines and blockers, allocate scarce experts/hardware, and actively manage dependencies across stacks
Engage across the full lifecycle: From requirements and architecture reviews through sprint planning, bench/sim bring-up, flight test, and validation
Facilitate strategic decision-making: Bring the right people together to make calls on priorities, tradeoffs (safety/throughput/latency), and technical direction
Communicate program progress: Provide crisp visibility on timelines, risks, and outcomes to leadership and partner teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical program management (or equivalent) leading complex, multi-team software initiatives
Proven ability to align roadmaps with company priorities and drive execution across multiple teams and dependencies
Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and influence decision-making
Demonstrated leadership in identifying/resolving risks, facilitating alignment, and creating momentum across teams
Analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments; get up to speed quickly, and a track record of standing up new processes and scaling programs as teams grow
Preferred
Experience as a Software Engineer working on robotic systems is a strong plus!
Familiarity with autonomous robotics systems (planning/controls/perception) and/or embedded/firmware integration
Benefits
Equity compensation
Overtime pay
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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