Zoox
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform
$213K–$295K
Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted May 18, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in engineering, program management, or management consulting focused on product launches.
- Education
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads strategic planning and cross-functional execution of technical and product milestones for Zoox vehicle platforms through launch.
What you'll do
- Translate corporate strategy into technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables, and drive cross-functional decisions and execution.
- Report program status, issues, risks, and accomplishments; define KPIs to measure progress.
- Maintain technical understanding of vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance, and test operations.
What they ask for
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting focused on product launches.
- Experience driving complex hardware/software integration and leading cross-functional programs end to end.
- Proficiency with complex project management tools or processes; strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, or automotive or aerospace processes.
Pay
USD 213,000–295,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Jira
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