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Technical Program Manager, Robotics & Autonomy

FieldAI· Delivery – Management
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Irvine, CA$120k - $155kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large-scale, customer-focused robotics and autonomy programs from inception through deployment and ongoing operations, coordinating across engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams to deliver autonomy-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale, customer-focused robotics and autonomy programs from planning through deployment and operational handoff.
  • Act as the technical project lead for customer engagements, owning execution across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and operations.
  • Translate customer requirements into clear technical plans, milestones, and delivery timelines.
  • Drive cross-functional execution with engineering, product, operations, technical support, and customer success teams.
  • Oversee operational readiness and field deployments; surface operational issues and ensure they are addressed by the appropriate technical owners.
  • Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to ensure successful customer outcomes.
  • Communicate project status, challenges, and mitigation plans clearly to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Support on-site customer engagements and deployments (up to 30% travel).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2-4 years of experience leading complex technical programs in a fast-paced technology environment.
  • Strong technical background in software, systems, or hardware engineering.
  • Hands-on understanding of autonomy or self-driving software systems (minimum requirement). Experience delivering projects involving robotics, embedded systems, or real-time platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution without direct authority.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer programs simultaneously.

Skills

Required:Technical program managementAutonomy / self-driving software systemsCross-functional leadershipSDLC and AgileCommunication
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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FieldAI is the leader in deploying general-purpose robots in unstructured environments, providing a universal brain that works across many robots, and many tasks.

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