Senior Technical Program Manager - Verification and Validation

Zoox
Foster City, CA
Hybrid

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Zoox filed 126 H-1B positions titled "Senior Technical Program Manager". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technical program managers with cross-functional experience in autonomous vehicles who proactively build scalable systems.

Best fit for

  • Technical program managers with cross-functional experience in autonomous vehicles and a track record of building scalable systems
    — “building scalable systems that improve how we evaluate autonomy behavior at Zoox”
  • Candidates who have translated corporate strategy into detailed project roadmaps and timelines
    — “translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables”
  • Individuals with strong experience in managing complex cross-functional projects and safety-critical systems
    — “Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem-solving”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a high level of communication and visualization skills for project tracking and risk management
    — “ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks”
  • Compensation varies by geographic location and experience level, which may affect salary expectations
    — “Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing evaluation pipelines using simulation and statistical methods
    — “stand up cutting-edge evaluation pipelines leveraging statistics, simulation, and other methods”
  • Emphasize your ability to unblock teams and provide structured communication tailored to different audiences
    — “provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience”
  • Showcase your skills in managing complex projects with tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, and Gantt charts
    — “proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • translating corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps
  • driving evaluation pipeline development
  • managing complex projects
  • proactively identifying gaps and risks
Typical background
program managementengineering managementtechnical project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical Program ManagementCross-functional CollaborationProject SchedulingRisk ManagementBudget EstimationCommunication

Preferred

Ai/mlAutonomous VehiclesComputer VisionSimulationSafety-critical Systems

Stack & domain

Gantt ChartsRisk MatrixSmartsheetJiraAutonomous VehiclesAi/mlComputer VisionLarge Language ModelsReinforcement LearningSimulation

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

In this role, you will::

  • Partner with Autonomy V&V engineering managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
  • You'll drive and support teams of software engineers and data engineers/scientists to stand up cutting-edge evaluation pipelines leveraging statistics, simulation, and other methods
  • You'll play a defining role in building scalable systems that improve how we evaluate autonomy behavior at Zoox
  • You'll work with cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify gaps, escalate risks, drive bug closure, and contribute to  test coverage tracking
  • You'll be a trusted partner to engineering leadership and the go-to person for unblocking teams and driving solutions

Qualifications:

  • BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience

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At least 6 years of experience in engineering program management

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Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem-solving

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An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience

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Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)

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Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Bonus Qualifications:

  • 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

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including 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, and life insurance.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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