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Sr. Technical Program Manager, Autonomy - Mapping and Localization

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted April 24, 2025
$152k - $228k
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Job Description

The Autonomy Technical Program Manager at Nuro will lead the development and deployment of advanced autonomous systems, managing complex projects and ensuring seamless integration of various technical components. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, overseeing testing and validation, and implementing agile project management practices to meet performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage autonomous system projects from concept to deployment.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with teams across perception, behavior, localization, mapping, systems, and operations.
  • Supervise the development of behavior and decision-making algorithms.
  • Oversee testing and validation of autonomous systems in real-world environments and simulations.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to autonomy.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing project updates and technical challenges.
  • Implement and adhere to agile project management practices.
  • Ensure all components meet high-quality standards and perform continuous improvements.
  • Set the vision to evolve infrastructure, evaluation metrics, ML models, and performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics majors, or a related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience in managing technical projects related to autonomy or robotics, with a strong understanding of perception, behavior planning, localization, and mapping systems.
  • Experience with autonomous AI systems development, including integrating hardware and software components.
  • Strong knowledge of autonomous system algorithms, sensors (LIDAR, cameras, radar), and data fusion techniques.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and business teams.
  • Strong understanding of agile project management principles and tools.
  • Experience in taking a program from initial concept to launch.
  • Experience with simulation, testing, and validation methodologies for autonomous systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex, high-risk technical challenges.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: 152,000 to 228,000
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package

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