Staff Technical Program Manager (Automotive Security)

TL;DR

Staff Technical Program Manager (Automotive Security): Leading complex vehicle security initiatives across multiple engineering teams and security pillars with an accent on safety-critical autonomous systems. Focus on driving end-to-end execution of security programs, managing cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards like ISO 21434.

Location: Must be based in Seattle, Washington (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office)

Salary: $181,000–$262,000

Company

hirify.global is a technology company dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly through the development of the hirify.global Driver.

What you will do

• Lead large cross-team security programs spanning product, cloud, and embedded security pillars.
• Own program governance including roadmaps, risk tracking, and dependency management.
• Drive end-to-end execution of security programs tied to the hirify.global Driver platform.
• Coordinate technical work across security architecture, embedded systems, and vehicle platform teams.
• Provide program visibility through dashboards and leadership reviews for vehicle security milestones.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years in technical, engineering, or security program management.
• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional technical programs in automotive, robotics, or aerospace.
• Experience partnering with engineering teams on vehicle architecture or onboard/offboard infrastructure.
• Technical depth in how security integrates into physical products.
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards such as ISO 21434 or UNECE R155/R156.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-team efforts across hardware and software boundaries.

Nice to have

• Experience with safety case development or functional safety programs (ISO 26262, ASPICE).
• Familiarity with vehicle security domains like secure boot, IAM, or OTA update security.
• Experience with automotive supply chain or OEM integration security.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, or SAFe certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and effective leadership.
• Commitment to safety-first culture and building an atmosphere of trust.
• Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical autonomous systems.