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Senior Technical Program Manager Vehicle Platform & Autonomy Integration
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 172000 - 234000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. Were looking for a technical program manager to lead the integration effort that brings together perception planning controls simulation and vehicle platform teams into a single coherent release. Youll be the connective tissue across the autonomy stack driving the program from architecture and integration milestones through on-road validation and readiness for deployment. Youll own program strategy execution and risk management across hardware embedded software and systems integration teams working closely with hardware engineering PMO perception and platform software groups to ship on schedule.
In this role you will:
- Own the integration roadmap for the Vehicle autonomy platform coordinating across perception motion planning controls simulation and vehicle software teams.
- Drive cross-team milestone planning dependency mapping and risk tracking for a program with many interlocking software subsystems.
- Partner with autonomy engineering and safety teams to define integration test plans validation gates and readiness criteria for on-road deployment.
- Run regular program syncs milestone reviews and executive readouts; translate technical status into clear risk/impact narratives for leadership.
- Anticipate integration risks (interface mismatches regression risk simulation-to-real-world gaps) and drive mitigation plans with engineering owners.
- Support release planning and coordination with safety release management and field operations teams as needed for Vehicle platform deployment.
- Continuously improve integration processes as the platform and org scale.
- Establish and evolve program management processes (planning cadences milestone reviews launch readiness criteria) for a fast-moving hardware-software program.
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in computer science engineering or equivalent job experience
- 8 years of technical program management experience ideally on complex software integration programs (autonomy robotics safety-critical systems or large-scale distributed software).
- Solid technical grounding in software systems comfortable with architecture discussions across perception planning/controls or similar autonomy subsystems.
- Experience managing multi-team integration programs with heavy interdependencies and evolving requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management skills; able to align engineering safety and leadership around a shared plan.
- Sharp written/verbal communication and a structured approach to risk and schedule management.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in autonomous vehicles ADAS robotics or safety-critical software systems strongly preferred.
$172000 - $234000 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 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
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
