Senior Technical Program Manager, Zoox

• We want to hear from you if you are passionate about solving challenging problems across diverse engineering teams and scaling your impact by developing structured ways of working
• If you are an expert at unifying cross-functional stakeholders, driving consensus through technical diplomacy, and pushing high-precision hardware from concept to SOP, then this role was made for you!
• BS or MS degree in an engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in leading engineering teams and/or program management
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end hardware development, including HW/SW integration, rapid design cycles, and scaling products from concept through supplier-base manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with project management/reporting tools (i.e., SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)
• Ability to communicate clearly, lead by influence, and build strong relationships with team members and leadership
• Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver

Desirable

• Zoox’s Advanced Hardware Engineering team is responsible for delivering the autonomous hardware, sensing suites, and electronic control units that power our future fleet of self-driving vehicles
• Crucial to this architecture is our Camera Sensor Suite—the primary visual system that provides the high-resolution RGB and infrared data necessary for our AI stack to perceive the world and navigate safely
• We are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Manager to own the Camera program end-to-end, including the integrated schedules for our 5MP and LWIR (thermal) camera systems
• In this role, you will work cross-functionally with sensor engineering, computer vision software, systems safety, supply chain, and vehicle integration teams to achieve strategic objectives and tactical milestones
• You will develop complex project schedules with numerous hardware/software dependencies, map sensor-specific milestones to major vehicle builds, mitigate technical risks, and manage program budgets
• You will be expected to identify solutions to complex integration problems and navigate ambiguity, all while holding teams accountable and clearly communicating progress to leadership
• As with any startup, we move fast at Zoox, and you will be asked to wear many hats
• Drive the Camera program forward with thought and energetic leadership, supporting architecture alignment, hardware development, validation, and integration for our 5MP and LWIR (thermal) systems
• Translate corporate strategy and top-down milestones into detailed camera product roadmaps, timelines, and technical deliverables in partnership with department leaders
• Manage internal development and tests by using task management systems (e.g., JIRA) to clearly structure, communicate, and track sensor-specific workstreams
• Define and track resource requirements and program spend against budget, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders and Finance teams
• Oversee technical supplier activities, including design review, design for manufacturing, build planning, execution, and the implementation of robust end-of-line tests and calibration procedures prior to delivery
• Partner with procurement and supplier quality teams to ensure excellent external partnerships and the on-time delivery of high-precision camera components
• Collaborate with in-house manufacturing experts to ensure all processes are in place for final camera assembly and vehicle integration, ensuring parts meet exact specifications
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and overall response for camera issues occurring in the fleet, maintaining strict "JIRA ticket hygiene" and cross-functional momentum for resolutions
• Ensure goal delivery by working across the Program Management Office, SW/FW (Computer Vision) teams, safety teams, and vehicle manufacturing
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
• Facilitate technical trade-off discussions and align team perspectives using options matrices to help the program team make informed sensor-related decisions
• Maintain a disciplined business and meeting cadence, ensuring structured meeting agendas are set for critical topics and every team member understands their accountability