Technical Program Manager – Safety

Bedrock Robotics

. Own planning and strategic execution for safety and systems portions of the autonomy roadmap, from requirements through validated field deployment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical program management for safety-critical systems, with a strong focus on validation, risk management, and cross-functional coordination. Proficient in translating complex requirements into actionable plans while managing dependencies across hardware, software, and safety domains.

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Technical Program ManagementSafety-Critical SystemsFunctional Safety StandardsRisk ManagementCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Technical Program ManagementSafety Requirements IntegrationValidation Plans DevelopmentHazard AnalysisStatistics and ProbabilityComplex Program ManagementSystems EngineeringRequirements ManagementChange ManagementField Deployment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Simulation ToolsTesting FrameworksSoftware StacksFirmware StacksHardware Stacks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer ScienceMaster's in EngineeringISO 26262 FamiliarityIEC 61508 Familiarity

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutonomous SystemsAerospaceSafety-Critical DomainsHigh-Integrity Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own planning and strategic execution for safety and systems portions of the autonomy roadmap, from requirements through validated field deployment
Support traceable and reusable safety requirements and integrate them into roadmaps
Partner with safety and systems engineering on hazard analysis, validation evidence, and release readiness
Build and maintain validation plans spanning simulation and on-site testing
Manage dependencies and tradeoffs across systems, hardware, software, state estimation, and safety
Drive program reviews, risk management, and change management for multidisciplinary, safety-critical initiatives
Report on roadmap health, delivery status, and safety implications for executive and customer-facing decisions
Translate field signals into prioritized engineering work and track issues to resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of technical program management experience, including 2+ years leading programs involving safety-critical or high-integrity systems
Domain experience in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or another physical-world safety-critical domain
Working understanding of the software, firmware, and hardware stacks behind real-world autonomy
Working familiarity with a functional safety standard such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508
Working fluency in statistics and probability to interpret validation results and reliability metrics
Understanding of rigor, validation, and cross-functional coordination required to operate reliably in the physical world
Track record managing complex, cross-functional programs under ambiguity and taking systems from concept to production
Ability to operate at a deep technical level and distill complex risks and interdependencies into actionable plans
Strong dependency, risk, and change-management skills
Experience in fast-paced, high-ownership environments; startup experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
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