Technical Program Manager, Hardware Programs

Drivemode seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager in Mountain View, CA to drive QA and validation efforts for systems and tooling. This role leads cross-functional teams with a focus on improving product quality and refining validation processes. Role overview This position centers on guiding quality initiatives. The Senior Technical Program Manager introduces new solutions to support rigorous quality assurance standards, working closely with engineering and other teams to ensure high standards are met throughout the product lifecycle. What you will do Lead teams across departments to enhance product quality Refine validation processes for systems and tooling Champion quality initiatives and introduce new QA solutions

Waymo is a trailblazer in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our mission has been to develop the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which enhances mobility access and aims to save thousands of lives currently lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated across various vehicle platforms and product applications. With over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has been validated through more than 100 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.As a Technical Program Manager at Waymo, you will play a pivotal role in executing our roadmap by fostering effective cross-functional planning, ensuring clarity, and proactively managing risks. In a landscape filled with intricate technical and operational challenges lacking predefined solutions, you will act with a sense of urgency, driving critical conversations and outcomes. Collaborating closely with all functions at Waymo, you will structure, own, and propel the work necessary for real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports to a Technical Program Manager.

Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, is dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has made significant strides in developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access and save lives lost to traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service, while also being adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside tens of billions of miles simulated across 15+ U.S. states, our mission is clear.As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will play a vital role in executing Waymo’s roadmap through strategic cross-functional planning and effective risk management. In an environment characterized by complex technical and operational challenges, you will foster meaningful discussions and drive outcomes. Collaborating closely with every department at Waymo, you will structure, lead, and propel initiatives toward the real-world deployment of the Waymo Driver across various platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model, and you will report to the Manager of Technical Program Management.

Role overview The Senior Technical Program Manager for Strategic Escalations at Gleanwork plays a central role in managing high-impact technical projects. Based in Mountain View, CA, this position addresses urgent escalations that influence daily operations. Success in this role depends on effective coordination with teams across the company to resolve challenges and keep important initiatives moving forward. What you will do Oversee complex technical programs from the planning stage through execution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve escalations promptly Drive initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and supporting company objectives Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet established quality standards

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomous vehicles a reality for everyone. Established in 2016, we are at the forefront of developing the world’s most scalable autonomous driving system, merging advanced artificial intelligence with robust automotive hardware. Nuro licenses its flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, to facilitate various applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personal vehicles. With proven technology from years of autonomous driving deployments, Nuro equips automakers and mobility platforms with a clear trajectory towards commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more enriched, and interconnected future. About the Role At Nuro, safety is not merely a checklist; it is the foundation of our innovation. We are in search of a Systems Safety Technical Program Manager (TPM) who can navigate the intersection of functional safety standards, platform integration, and multidisciplinary engineering. Your contributions will be pivotal in delivering a vehicle that earns public trust on every journey. In this capacity, you will oversee the execution of safety programs across hardware, embedded software, and control systems. This involves translating ISO 26262 requirements into actionable strategies, driving the creation of functional safety artifacts from concept through validation, and ensuring our safety case is thorough, traceable, and prepared for audits. About the Work Safety Program Management Lead the comprehensive execution of functional safety workstreams, while coordinating with Controls, Hardware, and Embedded Software teams. Develop and uphold program timelines, risk registers, and interdepartmental dependency maps to guarantee timely delivery of safety milestones. Oversee the tracking and resolution of safety-related action items, open issues, and audit results across the vehicle platform. Functional Safety & Standards Steer the development, review, and upkeep of Functional Safety Requirements (FSRs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) in compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Assist with Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and safety goal derivation processes in collaboration with systems safety engineers. Ensure that safety work products are complete, consistent, and compliant with applicable Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) targets (A–D). Platform Integration, Testing & Validation Collaborate with integration and validation teams to establish safety-focused test strategies for platform-level and system-level verification. Monitor coverage of safety requirements through integration testing, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL).

Join aeva as a Senior Systems Engineering Program Manager, where you will spearhead intricate hardware initiatives from their inception to high-volume manufacturing. In this pivotal role, you will ensure alignment among engineering, manufacturing, and executive teams to deliver superior products on schedule and within budget. This position merges strategic oversight with practical execution, guaranteeing operational readiness across global platforms and fostering seamless collaboration with contract manufacturers and local teams.

Join Our Innovative TeamThe landscape of the workplace has dramatically shifted. Once characterized by predictable occupancy patterns, the modern office now reflects a dynamic and flexible environment. As a leader in workplace analytics, VergeSense empowers workplace, Commercial Real Estate (CRE), and facilities management professionals with the insights they need to make informed decisions about their spaces.VergeSense is proud to present the world’s first and only Occupancy Intelligence Platform, utilized by over 220 companies across 50 countries and managing 140 million square feet. Our platform leverages highly accurate occupancy sensors and diverse data sources to help clients optimize their facilities, ensure effective space planning and design, streamline cleaning operations, and enhance the overall employee experience.Role OverviewThe Firmware QA team is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Automation & Tooling Engineer to ensure VergeSense delivers exceptional solutions to our clients. This position combines firmware quality assurance with internal tool development, focusing on driving product excellence across our hardware offerings. You will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, debugging complex issues alongside developers, and enhancing internal tools that keep VergeSense operating smoothly.

About UsNuro is at the forefront of autonomous technology, dedicated to making self-driving capabilities accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the most scalable autonomous driver, integrating advanced AI with industry-standard automotive hardware. Our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With proven technology from years of autonomous deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a pathway to achieving commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future.Role OverviewAs a Systems Engineering Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Nuro, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the robustness of our autonomous vehicle platform. Your focus will be on the challenging scenarios our systems must navigate, emphasizing the technical depth of our validation processes. This is not merely a scheduling position; you will work closely with the Autonomy, Simulation, and Systems Engineering teams to enhance the technical integrity of our validation program. This involves defining scenario sets, structuring fault injection strategies, and ensuring that our simulation coverage is meaningful and systematically advancing.Key ResponsibilitiesScenario & Coverage StrategyDeeply analyze complex scene sets for autonomy validation, ensuring coverage addresses safety-critical, edge-case, and adversarial scenarios based on real-world data and system requirements.Develop the technical framework for assessing validation coverage: identifying what is covered, recognizing gaps, and determining engineering actions to address them.Collaborate with systems engineers to convert system-level requirements and failure modes into precise, testable scenario definitions.Large-Scale SimulationLead the technical design of extensive simulation campaigns, including scenario selection, variation strategies, metrics definition, and result analysis.Coordinate with simulation and infrastructure teams to ensure campaign designs yield valuable insights: selecting optimal scenarios, achieving the right fidelity, and producing results that inform actionable engineering decisions.Identify and address instances where simulation results may be inconclusive or misleading, facilitating discussions to resolve these issues.

Who We AreAt Aurora, our mission is to safely, swiftly, and broadly deliver the transformative benefits of self-driving technology.The Aurora Driver is poised to usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and accessible future for all.Join us at Aurora to tackle complex challenges alongside a team of passionate and intelligent individuals, enhancing your expertise while expanding your knowledge base. For the latest updates from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are on the lookout for a Staff Hardware System Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in validating our autonomous hardware systems, including PCBA, modules, and integrated systems from the initial design phase through to ongoing engineering and field issue resolution.In this role, you will:Define, develop, and execute innovative test methodologies for the verification and validation of autonomous hardware systems and components.Collaborate effectively with key cross-functional teams, including Hardware Systems, Safety, Testing, Firmware, and Electrical Engineering.Conduct thorough requirements analysis, architecture studies, and system characterization to derive precise performance metrics.Facilitate cross-functional reviews and build consensus on critical design validation decisions.Lead sustaining engineering initiatives, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for any identified issues.

Join DeepMind as a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager specializing in Personal Intelligence, where you will lead innovative projects that push the boundaries of AI technology. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

Who We AreAurora Innovation is committed to advancing the future of self-driving technology, ensuring it is delivered safely, swiftly, and universally.The Aurora Driver promises to usher in a new era of mobility and logistics, paving the way for a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future for everyone.At Aurora, you will face immensely complex challenges alongside a team of passionate and intelligent individuals, enhancing your expertise while broadening your knowledge base. For the latest updates from Aurora, check out aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.What We Are Looking ForAurora seeks skilled professionals with diverse backgrounds eager to contribute to a transportation ecosystem that enhances road safety, ensures timely delivery of essential goods, and promotes efficient and accessible mobility for all. We are on the lookout for a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer. This pivotal role is integral to our team, which oversees the comprehensive electrical validation of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) and systems, from initial design and board bring-up to ongoing engineering support and field issue resolution. This position is crucial in ensuring our products meet the highest reliability standards, essential for ensuring safety. The new hire will benefit from access to an exceptional lab space, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in making our products robust and reliable for mass production.In This Role You WillAct as the technical lead for PCBA design validation and module and system-level validation.Drive sustaining engineering initiatives, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for field issues.Formulate hardware validation strategies and test plans, executing electrical system-level validation to identify and rectify design issues, ensuring compliance with product quality requirements.

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Technical Program Manager at LinkedIn! In this pivotal role, you will spearhead innovative technical projects, driving the execution of strategic initiatives that align with our company’s mission. Your leadership will be crucial in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining the highest standards of quality.As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will leverage your extensive experience to navigate complex challenges, streamline processes, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology landscape and help shape the future of LinkedIn!

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—aimed at enhancing mobility access and significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be adapted for various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a remarkable experience of over 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads, alongside extensive simulation across more than 15 U.S. states, we are poised for the future.Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are pivotal in executing our roadmap through strategic cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. We thrive in navigating complex technical and operational challenges without predefined guidelines, acting with thoughtful urgency to drive meaningful conversations and outcomes. Our team collaborates intimately with all facets of Waymo to structure, oversee, and propel the work necessary for real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across diverse platforms and regions.This position follows a hybrid work model and reports directly to the Director of Technical Program Management.Your Responsibilities:Lead the management of international expansion programs, establishing strong and scalable frameworks to introduce Waymo in new countries.Advance the new market framework to support future growth into additional regions.Own and drive critical cross-functional activities necessary for market entry and launch in new countries, focusing on vehicle, software, regulatory, compliance, policy, external engagement, and partner readiness.Coordinate deliverables across both internal and external teams, optimizing workflows and processes as necessary.Proactively identify and mitigate business-critical risks and dependencies.Keep stakeholders informed and aligned, representing programs to senior leadership and escalating issues as needed to eliminate obstacles.Your Qualifications:Over 10 years of experience managing intricate cross-functional programs.Proven track record in driving international expansion initiatives with a comprehensive understanding of market-entry functions (e.g., Product, Engineering, Legal, External Engagement).Exceptional leadership capabilities, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and align teams.

OverviewJoin us as a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead pivotal initiatives for GeminiApp.The GeminiApp team is dedicated to creating a universal AI assistant aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity for billions of users. This proactive, personal AI will revolutionize how individuals interact with technology every day.We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment reminiscent of a startup, continuously iterating and delivering impactful solutions.About DeepMindAt DeepMind, we believe artificial intelligence is one of humanity's most significant advancements. Our diverse team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning specialists collaborates to push the boundaries of AI technology, ensuring that safety and ethical considerations remain at the forefront of our innovations.Your RoleAs a TPM within the GeminiApp team, you will manage cross-organizational projects that will fundamentally alter our product and business landscape. Responsibilities include crafting exceptional user experiences, facilitating the integration of cutting-edge models, and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. You will work closely with leaders across various functions such as Product, UX, Legal, and Marketing to meet our strategic objectives.We seek a candidate who embodies the following qualities:A proactive, action-oriented leader who thrives on high-priority initiatives.A strong focus on user experience.Enthusiastic about startup culture and quick-paced environments.A passion for the intersection of applied machine learning and language challenges.Capable of navigating ambiguity and driving collaboration across teams.Self-motivated and able to excel in an unstructured, fast-moving setting.Key ResponsibilitiesConvert ambiguous business objectives into structured, actionable programs.Identify and address risks proactively to maintain project momentum.Systematize critical business aspects to achieve reliable outcomes.Lead essential programs from inception to delivery.Build strong partnerships with PM and Engineering leaders to define product strategies and ensure accurate execution.

Aurora Innovation seeks a Staff Security Technical Program Manager based in Mountain View, California. This role leads major security projects and works closely with teams throughout the organization to enhance security measures and ensure compliance with industry expectations. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute security strategies to protect Aurora’s technology and customer information. Work with engineering, product, and other internal groups to put security programs in place and track their effectiveness. Maintain alignment with current security standards and regulatory requirements. Role Impact This position plays a central part in shaping Aurora’s approach to security and safeguarding the company’s critical assets.

Nuro is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in Mountain View, California. This position centers on guiding complex projects from planning through execution, working closely with teams across the company. Role overview The Senior Program Manager oversees several cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts to meet project milestones and deliver results that align with Nuro’s strategic goals. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple projects on track. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives Monitor progress to ensure project milestones are met on schedule Promote collaboration and clear communication among team members Streamline processes and introduce effective practices across the organization What success looks like Effective leadership, clear alignment between strategy and execution, and well-managed projects that move Nuro’s initiatives forward.

Role Overview LinkedIn is hiring a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Engineering department in Mountain View. This position leads technical programs that support operational excellence and encourage strong collaboration across teams. The role focuses on aligning project goals with LinkedIn’s broader objectives while keeping timelines and resources on track. What You Will Do Guide complex technical programs from planning through delivery Coordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams Ensure projects meet organizational goals and milestones Manage resources and schedules to keep programs moving forward Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team Influence product development through program leadership What We’re Looking For Experience managing large-scale technical initiatives Strong background in technology and program management Ability to foster collaboration and drive results across teams Commitment to operational excellence and process improvement

Join LinkedIn as a Staff Technical Program Manager in our Physical Infrastructure team, where you will spearhead critical projects that enhance our infrastructure capabilities. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of large-scale initiatives while driving strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

Role overview The Senior Technical Program Manager at Drivemode leads complex technical programs from initial planning through final delivery. This position requires close coordination across teams to keep projects on track, within defined scope, and meeting quality standards. The role is based in Mountain View, CA. What you will do Manage multiple technical programs, handling schedules, deliverables, and project scope Facilitate communication and collaboration among engineering, product, and other departments Track progress to confirm that quality expectations are met Contribute to enhancements of Drivemode’s products through structured program management Location This role is located in Mountain View, CA.