At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.
The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.
Who We AreWe are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.
This role will be focused on overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of complex technical projects related to the company’s hardware, software, manufacturing test, and deployment efforts. The TPM will help coordinate efforts across mechanical, electrical, embedded, systems, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure smooth hand-offs and efficient delivery of components, robots, and software. The TPM will need to deeply understand technical systems and processes to identify potential roadblocks and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role will also help develop and implement processes to help the organization streamline and advance initiatives to help with robot upgrades, product development processes, and new feature development.
Responsibilities
Define project scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies for various hardware and software projects including robot feature development, continuous upgrade projects, and new product development.
Lead and coordinate efforts across hardware and software engineering teams, product managers, operations teams, and business stakeholders
Gather requirements, align priorities, and communicate project status updates effectively.
Develop and implement processes that streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Help teams set up and execute sprints to effectively prioritize and track work.
Analyze and update existing processes and identify areas for optimization and improvement.
Coordinate broad communication efforts to keep all teams informed and aligned.
Create detailed project documentation, including technical specifications, roadmaps, project plans, and status reports to maintain transparency and accountability.
Qualifications
BS degree in Mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or another equivalent engineering discipline
3-5 years of experience in engineering program management, or technical program management
3-5 years experience with hardware, systems,, or autonomous systems development processes
Experience successfully articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners
Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and shipping product features in a production environment
Experience building strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
Ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
What Makes You Stand Out
MS degree in Mechanical, electrical or another equivalent engineering discipline
Experience in robotics and autonomous systems, especially ones running in public spaces
Experience with products that include policy or regulatory aspects
Skills Required
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent engineering discipline
- 3-5 years experience in engineering program management or technical program management
- 3-5 years experience with hardware, systems, or autonomous systems development processes
- Experience articulating technical concepts to technical and non-technical partners
- Proven track record managing complex cross-functional projects and shipping product features in production
- Experience building strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions
- Ability to provide clear, well-structured, concise communications and maintain big-picture focus
- MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent engineering discipline
- Experience in robotics and autonomous systems, especially operating in public spaces
- Experience with products that include policy or regulatory aspects
Serve Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation through company equity incentive plans and active stock‑based awards. Filings and investor materials indicate broad use of options/RSUs consistent with growth‑stage tech compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided alongside life and AD&D plus short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Flexible spending accounts are also available to support healthcare needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation and paid holidays are included as standard components of the package. Disclosures reference flexible or paid time off frameworks that can vary by department.
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What We Do
Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) develops advanced, AI-powered, low-emissions sidewalk delivery robots that endeavor to make delivery sustainable and economical. Spun off from Uber in 2021 as an independent company, Serve has completed tens of thousands of deliveries for enterprise partners such as Uber Eats and 7-Eleven. The company has scalable multi-year contracts, including a signed agreement to deploy up to 2,000 delivery robots on the Uber Eats platform across multiple U.S. markets.
