Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager (Autonomous Test Fleet Data Strategy & Mileage Accumulation)

Join Zoox, a leading autonomous vehicle company, as a Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager. In this high-impact role, you will drive the end-to-end strategy and execution of mileage accumulation for both the physical test fleet and simulation assets. You will partner closely with various teams across the company and act as a catalyst for scaling simulated mileage accumulation. Additionally, you will identify and resolve critical bottlenecks, develop tracking mechanisms, and present concrete mitigation plans. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, and work-from-home opportunities.

• Lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of mileage accumulation for both the physical test fleet and simulation assets.
• Act as the cross-functional catalyst for scaling simulated mileage accumulation and drive alignment between various teams.
• Develop rigorous tracking mechanisms that model the impact of upstream dependencies and squash inefficiencies in upstream and downstream pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical bottlenecks into clear, data-backed executive narratives that enable timely, critical business decisions
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of TPM experience, with a strong background in complex hardware/software integration, system verification and validation (V&V), or safety-critical systems
• A naturally inquisitive, highly technical mindset. You do not accept the status quo and have the discipline to negotiate aggressively with stakeholders to protect the program's critical path
• Deep experience with autonomous vehicle and / or simulation platforms, virtual validation strategies, or synthetic data generation
• Familiarity with optimization frameworks and large-scale data acquisition programs
• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills