Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager (Robotics): Leading and owning the end-to-end strategy for cross-functional Verification and Validation (V&V) programs for hirify.global’s autonomous software, vehicle platform, and operations with an accent on aligning validation efforts, resolving cross-domain dependencies, and ensuring cohesive execution across the system. Focus on managing risk assessments, tracking critical issues, driving cross-team resolutions, and proactively identifying risks to maintain schedule and quality targets.

Location: Hybrid, Foster City, CA, United States

Salary: $179,000–$246,000 annually (base salary)

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market, focusing on mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.

What you will do

• Develop, drive, and own the end-to-end strategy for cross-functional Verification and Validation (V&V) programs from planning through execution and closure.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to define comprehensive simulation-based and structured test plans.
• Align validation pipelines and synchronize program execution across technical program managers and engineering leads.
• Manage risk assessments, track critical issues, drive cross-team resolutions, and escalate challenges where necessary.
• Define and track resource requirements, identify critical paths, and maintain visibility into key program milestones.
• Ensure program transparency, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or engineering initiatives, preferably in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical paths and deliver programs under tight timelines.
• Proficiency with project and issue tracking tools such as JIRA, and familiarity with Gantt charting, dependency mapping, and critical path management.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to collaborate effectively with deep engineering teams across hardware, software, and systems disciplines.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional programs to completion in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with validation of safety-critical or high-integrity systems.
• Familiarity with simulation environments, software pipelines, and/or data-driven system modeling and analysis.
• Experience scaling validation and test strategies for complex autonomous systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that empowers high potential.
• Comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement) and unpaid time off.
• Compensation includes Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Health insurance, long-term care insurance, and long-term and short-term disability and life insurance.
• Committed to building a diverse team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.