Zoox · 2 months ago
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $262K/yr
6+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. As a Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders to translate corporate strategy into detailed project roadmaps and schedules while managing risks and communicating progress effectively.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering managers in the respective Autonomy team (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Collision Avoidance System) to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Drive cross-functional teams across Autonomy teams to build and execute on solutions for improving our driving behavior
Collaborate with engineering to figure out how best to develop the underlying measurements and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs
Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigating actions
Build and deliver executive presentations on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Qualification
Required
BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
At least 6 years of experience in engineering program management
Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem solving
An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks
Preferred
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments
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
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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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