Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering and Integration
Zoox
Software Engineering, IT, Operations
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 197k-286k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and systems engineering to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
In this role, you will:
- Understand, plan and modify system configurations to meet downstream consumer teams needs
- Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed system roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
- Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
- Confer with engineers and consumer teams to assess systems needs and requirements
- Demonstrate, test, and deploy engineering system initiatives
- Analyze, determine and provide information needed for the development of software systems to all relative stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and Finance team in order to define and track resource requirements (headcount and budget)
- Analyze and report on problems with deployed software
- Ensure every team understands what they need to deliver at all times
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
- Set the agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and retire risks
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, aerospace, or automotive development processes
- Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Bonus Qualifications
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
- Experience with developing from scratch and scaling engineering or operational processes
- Experience in a high-growth company
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $197,000 to $286,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.