SeniorStaff Technical Program Manager, Telematics
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Zoox youll collaborate with a world-class team with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI robotics machine learning controls computer vision simulation design and automated testing. You will be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to develop a purpose-built vehicle that drives itself. Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.
As a technical program manager on our Telematics team you will work with a highly cross-functional team including hardware software vehicle integration and program management. You will lead and support the execution and implementation of Telematics systems that enable vehicle communications across multiple radio modalities including LTE 5G WiFi GNSS and others. You will develop project schedules to meet company milestones align and track the team to intermediate checkpoints gates and milestones identify and raise awareness of risks and clearly communicate ongoing progress. As the end-to-end owner for this system of products you will drive numerous cross-functional topics to conclusion even if the locus of activity and discussion fall outside of the hardware world
In this Role You will:
- Work with team/department leads to translate milestones into detailed product roadmaps timelines and deliverables
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and track resource allocations
- Define the deliverables: Align each team on the requirements for each milestone and define the benchmark for completing them
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status issues/risks and accomplishments
- Resolve or escalate issues: As issues arise collaborate with the team to find a solution or mitigation
- Support key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering product and strategy to reach the right conclusions
- Maintain the teams focus by minimizing distractions and identifying and mitigating hurdles
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with RF technologies including LTE 5G WiFi GNSS and others
- 8 years of experience in leading engineering teams and/or program management. Track record in managing complex cross-functional hardware projects.
- 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
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in highly regulated industries (automotive aerospace etc.)
- Hands-on experience in both hardware & software development projects
- Experience in leading projects from concept to production
- Hands-on experience working with suppliers
$205000 - $284000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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 candidates 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. Were 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 emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Agile
- HTTPS
- SAFe
- Systems Engineering
- Acquisition Strategy
- Requirements Analysis
- Sharepoint
- UML
- Technical Support
- Cerner
- Troubleshooting
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
