# Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - AI & Autonomy

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $205k – $284k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Jira, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Program Management, Safety-Critical Systems, Software Development Lifecycle, KPIs, Cross-Functional Leadership, Technical Roadmaps, Cloud Software
**Posted:** 2026-03-23

> Leads cross-functional technical programs for AI autonomy and product software in autonomous vehicles, translating strategy into roadmaps, tracking KPIs, and ensuring on-time delivery of milestones for robotaxi platforms. Requires 8+ years in engineering/program management and strong communication skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner with department managers to translate corporate strategy into technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
- Influence cross-functional decisions across engineering, product, operations, and strategy
- Establish standard reports for program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
- Define, develop, and track KPIs to measure performance towards goals
- Ensure alignment with business objectives and sustain momentum for on-time delivery
- Maintain technical understanding of vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety processes, and test operations

## Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting focused on product development
- Success leading complex cross-functional technical programs from start to finish
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in program management tools such as **Jira**

## Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or safety-critical systems
- Experience developing and scaling engineering or operational processes
- Experience in a high-growth company

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