Staff Technical Program Manager (Embedded Software)

TL;DR

Staff Technical Program Manager (Embedded Software): Lead planning and execution for internal software infrastructure and testing environments at the intersection of software platform engineering and hardware-software integration with an accent on scaling release processes, automated deployments, and HIL testing systems. Focus on optimizing physical testing assets, resolving bottlenecks in release pipelines, and providing executive visibility into system health and throughput.

Location: Mountain View, California (hybrid, in office at least 3 days per week)

Salary: $181,000-$290,000 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers self-driving technology to create a safer, more efficient mobility and logistics ecosystem.

What you will do

• Lead planning and execution of software infrastructure, scaling release processes, automated deployments to vehicles and test benches, and system health dashboarding.
• Own software-readiness roadmap for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing systems, optimizing physical assets for development velocity.
• Liaise between Embedded Software and Hardware Engineering to align testing assets with software milestones.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in release pipelines, deployment infrastructure, and testing availability.
• Deliver program status, resource analyses, and dependency tracking for executive reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years managing complex technical programs in software infrastructure, DevOps, or hardware-integrated software testing
• Proven track record managing software release cycles, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments for embedded or edge devices
• Experience managing physical test environments (HIL, SIL, lab benches) and balancing fleet utilization with engineering demand
• Mastery of Jira, Smartsheets, and building data-driven dashboards for system performance and fleet health
• Deep experience with program management methodologies synchronizing software with hardware development

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or automotive industry
• Experience developing safety-critical code
• Hands-on software development experience

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week to foster collaboration and leadership.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, outrageous goals, and winning together.
• Focus on inclusion, diversity, and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.