Zoox is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to support our hardware development effort. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to help us achieve our strategic and tactical milestones. You will work with engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
Our Sensor Integration team is responsible for designing and delivering beautiful sensor assemblies across the vehicle and ensuring sensor performance is maintained across any conditions we might face: rough roads, the desert sun, monsoon rain, or Bay Area fog. You’ll be challenged to manage and integrate long-term hardware design and validation waterfalls with agile sensor and perception software sprints. You’ll rally engineers and leads within these teams, and engage with stakeholders across operations, vehicle and hardware design, perception, and autonomy software, to deliver solutions to an active autonomous ridesharing service.
As with any startup, we move fast here at Zoox, and many candidates will be asked from time to time to wear many hats. We would love to hear from you if you are up for adapting to the challenges, taking on new roles as needed, and hitting deadlines. If you’re not shy about herding cats and managing chaos, then this role was made for you!
Responsibilities
- You will work with cross-functional hardware system owners to translate the top-down vehicle program goals and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, and deliverables
- You will ensure every stakeholder understands what they need to deliver at all times
- You will establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
- You will ensure problems and risks are identified and proactively ensure that risk-mitigating actions are ongoing within the engineering teams
- You will set the agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and retire risks
- You will support key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy to reach the right conclusions
- BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering hardware development, and program management
- Deep familiarity with the automotive development processes, with experience launching automotive electronics modules
- Experience managing external, international Tier 1 suppliers to deliver through all stages of an automotive development program.
- Proven track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each audience
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $249,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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 candidate's 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.
Vaccine Mandate
Employees working in this position will be required to have received a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or the World Health Organization. In addition, employees who are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine (“Booster”) will be required to receive a Booster. Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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