Lead Technical Program Manager, AI Platform

Nuro

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world.

Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for a technically strong, hands-on Manager of Technical Program Management to lead the TPM team supporting Nuro’s AI Platform organization. AI Platform builds the offboard and onboard system that accelerate autonomy development and enable reliable deployment. Its work spans the data flywheel for developing AI systems—from data collection and data mining through training, simulation, and evaluation—as well as onboard firmware, middleware and services, cloud services, and fleet operations tooling.
You will develop a team of TPMs and drive complex programs across engineering, product, operations, and external partners. This role combines people leadership with direct ownership of critical programs: understanding the underlying technical problems, shaping clear plans, resolving dependencies, and driving decisions through implementation. Success means faster development, more reliable systems, and readiness to deploy across vehicle platforms and commercial programs.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline, including substantial ownership of complex programs spanning multiple teams.
2+ years of direct people-management experience, with demonstrated success developing TPMs or engineers and addressing performance gaps.
Strong technical depth in at least one relevant area, such as distributed systems, embedded software, ML infrastructure, data platforms, or robotics, with the ability to learn unfamiliar systems quickly and reason across their interfaces.
A track record of delivering ambiguous technical programs from initial definition through integration, release, and operational adoption.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to distinguish symptoms from root causes, test assumptions, and use evidence to guide prioritization and trade-offs.
Ability to influence teams without direct authority, resolve disagreements, and communicate technical issues, risks, and decisions clearly to engineers, executives, and external partners.
Sound judgment about when to investigate personally, when to delegate, and how much process a program needs.
A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $176,400 and $264,600 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.