Zoox · 6 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Prototyping
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$177K/yr - $236K/yr
7+ years expZoox is revolutionizing the passenger experience in autonomous vehicles, focusing on innovative vehicle design and autonomous operation. The Senior Technical Program Manager will be part of the Experimental Operations team, responsible for developing roadmaps, managing budgets, and leading projects to design and build prototypes for the autonomous vehicle platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Accelerate hardware development through rapid iteration and learning
Deliver complex projects utilizing a broad range of processes such as CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, laser cutting, water jet, additive manufacturing, finishing and painting
Lead the internal versus external prototyping strategy and supplier development
Manage the prototyping budget and financial forecasts
Establish reports and KPIs for stakeholders on program status, issues, and accomplishments
Support the prototype program management team through developing program milestones, risk identification, and resource management
Research emerging technologies and suppliers for prototyping applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline or related field
7+ years of experience in prototyping, engineering, or program management
Experience with prototyping and early-stage product development, including prototyping manufacturing techniques (CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing)
Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects or programs
Experience with documentation tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence
Preferred
PMP Certificate
Prior experience working in a startup or automotive environment
Supplier management and development to support Prototyping
Benefits
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
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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