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Zoox · 2 weeks ago

Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence

Zoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the necessary ecosystem to bring this technology to market. As a Technical Program Manager, you will collaborate with engineering teams to translate corporate strategy into actionable project roadmaps, ensuring effective execution and communication throughout the development process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering managers in the respective Autonomy team (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Collision Avoidance System) to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Drive cross-functional teams across Autonomy teams to build and execute on solutions for improving our driving behavior
Collaborate with engineering to figure out how best to develop the underlying measurements and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs
Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigating actions
Build and deliver executive presentations on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Qualification

AI/MLAutonomous vehiclesEngineering program managementComputer visionLarge language modelsReinforcement learningSimulationSoftware development processesPresentation skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingRelationship building

Required

BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
At least 6 years of experience in engineering program management
Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem solving
An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Preferred

Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments

Benefits

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
Life insurance

Company

Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.

H1B Sponsorship

Zoox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (293)
2024 (297)
2023 (209)
2022 (204)
2021 (131)
2020 (83)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$955M
Key Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M

Leadership Team

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Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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