Zoox · 2 hours ago
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - System Safety for Cross Functional Initiatives
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$179K/yr - $246K/yr
7+ years expZoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that substantiate the safety case for their autonomous software and vehicle platform. The role involves managing verification and validation programs, ensuring performance and safety requirements are met across various domains.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, drive, and own the end-to-end strategy for cross-functional Verification and Validation (V&V) programs from planning through execution and closure
Lead cross-functional coordination to define comprehensive simulation-based and structured test plans
Align validation pipelines and synchronize program execution across technical program managers and engineering leads
Manage risk assessments, track critical issues, drive cross-team resolutions, and escalate challenges where necessary
Define and track resource requirements, identify critical paths, and maintain visibility into key program milestones
Ensure program transparency, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets
Debrief company executives on program-critical topics
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or engineering initiatives, preferably in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or related industries
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical paths and deliver programs under tight timelines
Proficiency with project and issue tracking tools such as JIRA, and familiarity with Gantt charting, dependency mapping, and critical path management
Strong technical foundation with the ability to collaborate effectively with deep engineering teams across hardware, software, and systems disciplines
Proven track record of driving cross-functional programs to completion in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
Proficiency with basic statistics and probability
Preferred
Experience with validation of safety-critical or high-integrity systems
Familiarity with simulation environments, software pipelines, and/or data-driven system modeling and analysis
Experience scaling validation and test strategies for complex autonomous systems
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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