POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-107F5 · FY26.Q3
Senior Technical Program Manager - Compute and Sensors
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$172,000 – $234,000USD
MIDPOINT
$203,000
SPREAD
$62,000
LEVEL
SENIOR
TECHNICAL STACK · 1 TAGS
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OVERVIEW
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. We’re looking for a technical program manager to drive cross-functional programs delivering our next-generation compute platform and sensor architecture — the hardware and software backbone of our autonomous vehicle stack. You'll own program strategy, execution, and risk management across hardware, embedded software, and systems integration teams, working closely with hardware engineering, perception, and platform software groups to ship on schedule.
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IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Own the end-to-end program plan for next-gen compute and sensor software workstreams, from architecture definition through bring-up, validation, and production readiness.
- Partner with hardware, firmware, perception, and systems engineering leads to align on requirements, interfaces, and milestones across the compute/sensor stack.
- Identify and drive resolution of cross-team dependencies, technical risks, and schedule conflicts before they become blockers.
- Build and maintain program schedules, tracking mechanisms, and executive-level status reporting.
- Facilitate technical trade-off discussions (performance, power, cost, timeline) and drive decisions to closure with engineering leadership.
- Establish and evolve program management processes (planning cadences, milestone reviews, launch readiness criteria) for a fast-moving hardware-software program.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- 8+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record on programs spanning embedded software and hardware (compute platforms, SoCs, sensors, or similar)
- Strong track record of managing complex, long-running, cross-functional projects
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
- Strong Technical and Analytical Skills: Ability to contribute to architecture/methodology docs, understand systems/hardware-software interfaces, excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting program status and risk to senior leadership
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments and to advance your goals without having direct authority
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BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, or automotive systems is a strong plus.
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REQUIREMENTS
Description
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- 8+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record on programs spanning embedded software and hardware (compute platforms, SoCs, sensors, or similar)
- Strong track record of managing complex, long-running, cross-functional projects
- Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
- Strong Technical and Analytical Skills: Ability to contribute to architecture/methodology docs, understand systems/hardware-software interfaces, excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting program status and risk to senior leadership
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments and to advance your goals without having direct authority Bonus Qualifications
- Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, or automotive systems is a strong plus.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior Technical Program Manager - Compute and Sensors at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $172K–$234K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Technical Program Manager - Compute and Sensors role based?
- The role is based in Foster City, CA.
- What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Zoox headquartered?
- Zoox is headquartered in Foster City, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Zoox's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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