Technical Program Manager (Robotics & Autonomy)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; on-site. The role includes on-site customer engagements and deployments with up to 30% travel.

Salary: $120,000–$155,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI and autonomy systems for real robots, sensors, and deployments in unstructured environments.

What you will do

• Lead large-scale, customer-focused robotics and autonomy programs from planning through deployment and operational handoff.
• Own technical execution across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and operations for customer engagements.
• Translate customer requirements into technical plans, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Drive cross-functional execution with engineering, product, operations, technical support, and customer success.
• Oversee operational readiness and field deployments, identify issues, and coordinate resolution with technical owners.
• Manage risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, status communication, and mitigation plans for customer outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience leading complex technical programs in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Strong technical background in software, systems, or hardware engineering.
• Hands-on understanding of autonomy or self-driving software systems.
• Experience delivering projects involving robotics, embedded systems, or real-time platforms.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple customer programs simultaneously.

Nice to have

• Experience with mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, or embedded systems.
• Background in data delivery, data capture, security, or system-level integration.
• Experience with field operations or customer deployments in production environments.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth company with a strong bias for ownership and execution.
• Comfort acting as a trusted technical partner to customers in high-stakes, real-world deployments.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with real robots, hardware, and sensors in field-ready deployments.
• Collaborate across AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical communication.
• Focus on explainability, safety, reliable deployment, and real-world autonomy performance.
• Inclusive workplace committed to evaluating candidates and employees based on merit, qualifications, and performance.