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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy a purpose-built robotaxi. Our System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team is responsible for constructing the safety case for each critical milestone and plays a foundational role in the success of the company.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive the development and execution of validation programs that substantiate the safety case for Zoox’s autonomous software stack. Your work will span real-world and virtual environments, ensuring that our autonomy software meets rigorous performance and safety requirements. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that empowers you to perform at your best.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, drive, and own the end-to-end strategy for Autonomy Software Validation and Verification (V&V) programs, from planning through execution and closure.
- Lead cross-functional coordination to define simulation-based and structured test plans validating autonomous vehicle features.
- Coordinate vehicle-level validation activities, including test logistics, resource planning, and on-site test execution.
- Manage risk assessments, track technical issues, proactively drive resolutions across diverse engineering teams, and escalate where necessary.
- Monitor test progress and ensure the timely delivery of validation artifacts, including automated data extraction and test reports.
- Enable continuous improvement of V&V processes, tooling, and automation to enhance program efficiency and safety case quality.
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent job experience.
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership, ideally within the automotive, robotics, or aerospace industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical paths and achieve program goals under tight timelines.
- Proficiency with project and issue tracking tools such as JIRA, and familiarity with Gantt charting, dependency mapping, and critical path management.
- Proven track record of driving cross-functional programs to completion in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with software pipeline infrastructure, machine learning validation, or simulation environments.
- Experience working with safety-critical or high-integrity systems (e.g., automotive safety, aerospace, medical)
- Experience scaling validation and test strategies for complex autonomous systems.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
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.
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The Company
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.
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