About the role

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex vehicle hardware integration programs across multiple autonomous vehicle platforms. This role will involve deep collaboration with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality vehicle builds that support testing, demos, and customer milestones. You’ll be responsible for owning schedules, managing dependencies, resolving blockers, and ensuring alignment between cross-functional teams, all while maintaining a strong systems-level understanding of hardware and software integration.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Define and own program milestones for hardware integration projects, including tracking deliverables, risks, and resources across multiple vehicle platforms
• Lead the planning and execution of vehicle builds, including prototypes for data collection, customer demos, and sensor validation
• Act as the primary point of contact between customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams for assigned vehicle programs
• Proactively identify and resolve program-level issues, including supply chain constraints, resource conflicts, and technical risks
• Track hardware/software readiness and ensure alignment with platform and customer goals
• Coordinate vehicle readiness for key events (e.g., road testing, customer demos, thermal testing, regulatory milestones)
• Continuously improve program execution processes, templates, and tooling in collaboration with engineering leads

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of technical program management experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, ideally with exposure to hardware and software integration
• Demonstrated success in managing complex build schedules, technical cross-functional teams, and interdependent timelines across multiple vehicle platforms
• Ability to execute thoughtfully and efficiently, with a “no task is too big or too small” mindset to get the job done
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to have:

• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalent project management tools
• Exposure to software-defined vehicle or autonomous vehicle development programs
• Prior experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and a can-do attitude

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $170,000 - $250,000 USD annually.