Senior Technical Program Manager – Verification and Validation

Zoox

. Partner with Autonomy V&V engineering managers to translate corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $202,000 - $236,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering program management, with a strong focus on managing complex cross-functional projects and delivering clear communications. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive successful outcomes in safety-critical systems and autonomous technologies.

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Engineering Program ManagementProject Management ToolsAI/ML ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationSafety-Critical Systems

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingRisk ManagementSoftware Development ProcessesData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisSimulation TechniquesAutonomous Vehicle TechnologiesReinforcement LearningComputer VisionLarge Language Models

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingClear CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

JIRASmartsheetGantt ChartsRisk Matrix

Industry Keywords

Autonomous VehiclesSafety-Critical SystemsEngineering ManagementComplex ProjectsEvaluation Pipelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Autonomy V&V engineering managers to translate corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Drive and support teams of software engineers and data engineers/scientists to establish evaluation pipelines using statistics, simulation, and other methods
Help build scalable systems that improve how Zoox evaluates autonomy behavior
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps, escalate risks, drive bug closure, and contribute to test coverage tracking
Serve as a trusted partner to engineering leadership, unblock teams, and drive solutions
Develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and communicate ongoing progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
At least 6 years of experience in engineering program management
Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem-solving
Ability to keep the big picture in focus and 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, such as Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, and JIRA
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks
Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Experience working on complex safety-critical systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package