Staff Technical Program Manager - Compute Hardware

The role

You will own the PCU (Primary Compute Unit) program end-to-end, including the integrated program schedule. You will work across vehicle, systems, software, safety, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and integration teams on the compute system that runs the autonomous driving AI stack.

What you will do

• Drive the PCU program: architecture alignment, hardware development, validation, integration and company-wide communication
• Translate corporate strategy and milestones into product roadmaps, timelines and deliverables
• Create and maintain program assets so each team member knows what to deliver and is held accountable
• Help engineering development and test teams plan work and track it in a task system such as JIRA
• Define and track resource requirements and spend against budget with Finance
• Manage technical supplier build planning and execution, and end-of-line tests before delivery
• Ensure in-house manufacturing has what it needs for final PCU assembly and that parts arrive on time and to spec
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and resolution for issues found on the fleet
• Provide concise written and presentation updates on status, risks and accomplishments to key stakeholders
• Run a disciplined business and meeting cadence with set agendas

Required qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of work experience, including at least 5 in program management
• Deep experience with hardware development and HW/SW integration
• Significant experience working with suppliers (JDM, CM) from conception to production
• Proficiency with complex project tools such as JIRA and Smartsheet
• Strong track record managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Handles rapid design cycles and uncertainty with flexibility and calm
• Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive industry or developing compute systems
• Strong references showing you build working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions

Before you apply

• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring it to market. It works at the intersection of robotics, machine learning and design to provide mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.