Zoox is looking for a technical program manager to support our manufacturing test development efforts. In this role, you will work cross-functionally across manufacturing, engineering, and contract manufacturers to help us deliver our milestones. You will take on the role of a bridge between test development and engineering, develop project schedules, identify risks, and drive internal and external teams to meet deliverables.
The Test and Diagnostics Engineering (TDE) team is responsible for test solutions across component testing at contract manufacturers to the manufacturing testing for our robots at our robotaxi manufacturing facility. Our product responsibilities range from the sensor stack, control boards, compute units, to the complete robotaxi platform. The team is located in Foster City and Hayward, with a mix of responsibilities spread across both these sites. In addition to test development, the team also delivers the infrastructure such as APIs, dashboards and platform solutions all of which come together as test solutions.
Zoox is a fast-paced environment and we expect our TPMs to seamlessly switch between the technical and project management aspects of this role.
In this role, you will
- Ensure test solutions (software, hardware, documentation) are delivered on-time and meet program goals.
- Establish KPIs and build the tools needed to track and ensure deliveries are on track. This TPM will be expected to provide high level summaries but also drive urgency across various teams (internal and external to Zoox) to meet aggressive build schedules.
- Work with the cross-functional leadership teams to define team deliverables aligned with our company milestones and strategy
- Establish strong relationships with cross-functional teams to keep complex projects on track
- Use tools and methodologies from past experience to organize the deliverables across multiple internal teams
- Work with finance and senior leadership to draft and drive aspects such as resource allocation, headcount and budget
Qualifications
- BS or MS in engineering (electrical/electronics, computer hardware, software or related fields)
- 8+ years of industry experience in a similar role spanning engineering or project management
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing testing of electronic assemblies
- Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences (senior management, engineers) using written and verbal methods as appropriate
- Prior experience in working with contract manufacturers, automotive suppliers
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is a definite plus
- Deep technical understanding of electronic assemblies (hardware, firmware and related software) and/or automotive components
- Proficiency in the tools of the trade - Google suite, data analysis, gantt charts, jira
- Ability to distill complex technical information into clear messages for the audience
- Track record of managing complex projects at an electronics or AV companies
- Familiarity with programming with python, SQL and data analysis and the linux environment, familiarity with AI tools.
Skills Required
- BS or MS in engineering (electrical/electronics, computer hardware, software or related fields)
- 8+ years of industry experience in a similar role spanning engineering or project management
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing testing of electronic assemblies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences including senior management and engineers
- Prior experience working with contract manufacturers and automotive suppliers
- Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
- Deep technical understanding of electronic assemblies (hardware, firmware and related software) and/or automotive components
- Proficiency with Google Suite, data analysis, gantt charts, and Jira
- Ability to distill complex technical information into clear messages for various audiences
- Track record managing complex projects at electronics or AV companies
- Familiarity with programming (Python, SQL), data analysis, Linux environment, and AI tools
Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
-
Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.
Zoox Insights
What We Do
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
Why Work With Us
At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.
Gallery
