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Senior Technical Program Manager Vehicle Attributes

Zoox

Job Location:

Foster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 186000 - 233000

Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

As the Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Vehicle Attributes you will be the operational engine and technical coordinator behind vehicle attribute development (NVH sound and voice ride and handling etc.). Partnering with a world-class team of robotics controls and vehicle engineers you wont just track status you will anticipate risks engineer frameworks that optimize development velocity and bridge the gap between complex engineering and executive strategy.

In this role you will:

Own the end-to-end delivery of critical vehicle attribute milestones proactively clearing technical bottlenecks to keep programs on track.
Partner with attribute and test leads to surface local risks (e.g. vehicle downtime hardware shortages) and architect immediate recovery plans.
Design and maintain lightweight JIRA workflows sprint cadences and reporting rituals that maximize engineering focus and minimize admin debt.
Act as the primary interface for cross-functional requests ensuring hardware software and validation dependencies are tightly coordinated.
Translate fast-moving complex technical data into concise actionable updates for leadership.

Qualifications

8 years of technical program management experience delivering complex automotive aerospace or robotics hardware programs.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Deep understanding of vehicle systems development cycles and prototype/pre-production testing.
Expert-level capability structuring JIRA boards workflows and dashboards for real-time project health visibility.
A proven closer mindset with a high sense of autonomy excellent synthesis skills and a calm demeanor under shifting priorities.

Bonus Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mechanical Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.
Direct experience working with autonomous vehicle platforms ADAS or complex robotic systems.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth execution-first environment.
Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and prototype vehicle asset management.

$186000 - $233000 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.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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:

Senior IC

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About Company

Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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