Senior/staff Technical Program Manager, Driverless Highway Launch

Kodiak Robotics

Mountain View, CA, United States
On-site
5+ years technical program management experience
Iso 26262 functional safety execution
Iso 21448 sotif program management
This role is critical for launching driverless semi-trucks on public highways by the end of the year while ensuring absolute safety

Job Summary

  • This role is critical for launching driverless semi-trucks on public highways by the end of the year while ensuring absolute safety.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Systems Engineering and Safety teams to drive execution of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 requirements.
  • You will build a living Safety Case that connects all safety artifacts, ensuring rigorous verification without bureaucratic slowdown.

Matching Summary

This role is critical for launching driverless semi-trucks on public highways by the end of the year while ensuring absolute safety.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years technical program management experience
  • ISO 26262 functional safety execution
  • ISO 21448 SOTIF program management
  • Safety Case development and maintenance
  • Software verification and documentation processes
  • Cross-functional team leadership and accountability

Nice-to-have

  • AI tool integration for efficiency
  • Experience with autonomous trucking systems
  • Ability to balance urgency with safety standards
  • Fluency in software architecture and testing
  • Proactive risk identification and resolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Robotics, CS, or related field
  • Track record of shipping safety-critical systems on deadline
  • Deep understanding of software verification and release decisions

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