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Senior Program Manager, Perception Data Operations

Nuro
Location
Mountain View, California (HQ)
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Software Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Operations Strategy within technology, autonomous driving, or AI/ML
  • Ability to translate high-level product roadmaps into operational execution plans
  • Experience managing large-scale vendor operations against quality, latency, and volume targets
  • Proficiency with SQL for querying databases and analyzing metrics
  • Track record of holding vendors accountable to defined quality standards
Nice to have
  • Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, computer vision, or ML model training
  • Prior experience in ML engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting
  • Demonstrated track record of improving data quality or throughput at scale
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle sensor modalities and their data annotation requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent practical experience
What the job really is

As a Senior Program Manager in Perception Data Operations at Nuro, you will be responsible for translating perception feature requirements into actionable data deliverables, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring data quality for autonomous vehicle perception models. Your day-to-day tasks will include overseeing vendor performance, tracking outcomes and risks, and directly querying databases to analyze metrics. This role requires a strong blend of operational management and technical understanding to ensure that data quality meets the high standards necessary for autonomous driving technology.

Benefits
  • Base pay range between $132,000 and $198,000
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires a strong blend of operational and technical skills, which may not suit all candidates
  • High level of accountability expected in vendor management and data quality oversight
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