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Training and Development Lead

Applied Intuition· Operations
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Sunnyvale, CA$148k - $173kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Leads the end-to-end training and development function for Applied Intuition's global operations teams, defining role-based competencies, building scalable learning journeys, and delivering training across multiple sites and languages in safety-critical autonomous vehicle and related industries.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct role-by-role competency analyses across all global operations functions to identify knowledge gaps and define what “good” looks like at each career stage
  • Design learning journeys for each operations role, from onboarding through ongoing professional development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and safety-critical standards
  • Build, curate, and maintain a scalable curriculum of instructor-led courses, e-learning modules, simulations, hands-on labs, and assessments tailored to ADAS/AD and autonomy operations
  • Partner with engineering, product, customer success, and field operations leaders to translate technical subject matter into accessible, high-impact training content
  • Stand up and manage a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent platform to deliver, track, and report on training across all global sites
  • Develop certification and credentialing frameworks that validate readiness for safety-critical operations tasks
  • Establish measurement frameworks (Kirkpatrick or similar) to evaluate training effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and report ROI to leadership
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a small team of instructional designers, facilitators, and training coordinators as the function grows
  • Adapt and localize training programs for international teams across multiple languages, time zones, and regulatory environments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience designing, building, and deploying training programs at scale, with at least 3 years in the autonomous vehicle, ADAS, robotics, or a comparable safety-critical industry
  • Proven track record of conducting role-based competency analyses and translating them into structured learning journeys and curricula
  • Deep expertise in instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) and adult learning principles
  • Experience selecting, implementing, and administering LMS platforms and digital learning tools
  • Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent curriculum builds across geographies
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence technical and non-technical leaders
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support global training deployments

Skills

Required:Role-based competency analysisLearning journey designCurriculum developmentLMS administrationProgram managementStakeholder management

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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