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Senior Technical Program Manager - AI Platform Performance & Reliability

Nuro
Location
Mountain View, California (HQ)
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Technical Program Management, AI Platform
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or software development in robotics, automotive, or related technology domains
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional programs involving multiple engineering disciplines (software, hardware, autonomy, or systems)
  • Strong understanding of system verification and validation, testing frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex dependencies, drive alignment, and communicate effectively across technical and leadership audiences
  • Proficiency with agile program tools (e.g., Jira) and technical documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence)
Nice to have
  • Experience with autonomous systems, vehicle platforms, or robotics simulation environments
  • Familiarity with data and tooling stacks supporting system V&V (e.g., test harnesses, synthetic data generation, regression testing, scenario replay tools)
  • Technical depth in Python, C++, or data tooling pipelines sufficient to engage engineers on design trade-offs
  • Prior experience in driverless readiness, safety case validation, or end-to-end system testing
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, able to balance fast-paced execution with structured process discipline
What the job really is

The Senior Technical Program Manager will oversee cross-functional alignment and execution for AI Platform programs at Nuro, focusing on the delivery of verification and validation tools for driverless deployment. Responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of systems tooling initiatives, tracking progress and risks, and improving testing and validation workflows. The role requires collaboration across various teams to ensure reliability and readiness of autonomous systems.

Benefits
  • Base pay range between $160,360 and $240,540
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves complex dependencies and cross-team collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The pay range is broad and dependent on various factors, which may lead to variability in offers
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