Technical Program Manager (Robotics)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Robotics): Owning execution for high-impact initiatives across the autonomous flight software stack with an accent on motion planning, controls, perception, and navigation. Focus on coordinating cross-functional delivery between software, firmware, and hardware teams to land integrated flight capabilities.

Location: South San Francisco, California, USA

Salary: $165,000 - $210,000

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, operating an autonomous logistics system across four continents to provide critical supplies.

What you will do

• Own execution for high-priority robotics programs, defining crisp goals and sequencing milestones across planning, controls, navigation, and perception.
• Drive cross-functional delivery by coordinating with software, firmware, hardware, test ops, and safety stakeholders.
• Improve development velocity by tracking timelines, managing blockers, and allocating hardware and expert resources.
• Engage across the full development lifecycle, from architecture reviews and sprint planning to flight testing and validation.
• Facilitate strategic decision-making on priorities, technical direction, and tradeoffs between safety, throughput, and latency.
• Communicate program progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership and partner teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical program management leading complex, multi-team software initiatives.
• Proven ability to align roadmaps with company priorities and drive execution across multiple dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in risk resolution and creating momentum across teams.
• Familiarity with autonomous robotics systems (planning/controls/perception) and/or embedded/firmware integration.
• Must be based in or able to work from South San Francisco, California, USA

Nice to have

• Experience as a Software Engineer working on robotic systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation package with equity and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and overtime pay.
• Opportunity to solve real-world challenges and scale the future of autonomous logistics.