Applied Intuition · 8 hours ago
Technical Program Manager - Lead
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$178K/yr - $241K/yrApplied Intuition is a Silicon Valley company focused on creating digital infrastructure for physical AI, serving various industries including automotive and defense. The Technical Program Manager will bridge engineering programs, drive operational excellence, and enable transparency and decision-making across high-priority initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Bridge engineering programs: Serve as the connective tissue between Self-Driving Systems, Vehicle OS, and Special Projects Group, driving execution and alignment across Applied's highest-priority initiatives focusing on commercial, vehicle, and platform partnerships
Drive operational excellence: Establish and refine engineering operating rhythms, including reviews, reporting structures, and performance dashboards. Break down complex, multi-disciplinary challenges into actionable workstreams with clear dependencies and ownership
Enable transparency and decision-making: Define and track key program KPIs to measure velocity and delivery health. Surface top risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to enable faster, higher-quality decisions across engineering and product leadership
Communicate with clarity: Craft high-quality communications that connect technical detail and business context for executives, customers, and partners, ensuring Applied's execution narrative is consistent and transparent across all stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; MS or PhD preferred
Exceptional communicator with natural charisma and assertiveness, able to engage confidently with executives, engineers, and external partners
Strong consulting background or experience in strategy, technical operations, or cross-functional program leadership
Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional technical or operational programs within engineering, product, or strategy functions at technology-driven companies
Demonstrated ability to translate highly technical work into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes
Experience in advanced technology domains such as autonomous vehicles, simulation, AI/ML infrastructure, or enterprise software platforms
Track record of driving clarity, alignment, and forward progress across fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Preferred
Background in management consulting or business operations within enterprise software, automotive, defense, or autonomy sectors
Familiarity with engineering operating systems, technical governance, or large-scale program management frameworks
Direct experience with enterprise customer deployments and managing technical relationships with Fortune 500 companies
Benefits
Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (122)
2024 (56)
2023 (33)
2022 (16)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO, Co-founder
Recent News
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