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Technical Program Manager Director, Driver Out

Sunnyvale, California USAFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · Canada

Core

Director of Technical Program Management leading the multi-year program to transition Wayve's autonomous driving technology from eyes-off demonstration to a productized service on public roads (Driver Out).

Role type

Director, Technical Program Management (Safety-Critical Systems)

Builds

Driver Out program delivering public-road autonomous vehicle service

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / AI / Safety-Critical Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Multi-year program management, cross-functional leadership, safety case development, ISO 26262/SOTIF expertise, autonomous vehicle systems knowledge, stakeholder alignment, team building, risk management, strategic trade-offs

Preferred skills

Experience with L4 operation, OEM collaboration, ride-hail partnerships, engineering background

Technologies

ISO 26262, ISO 21448, SOTIF, Functional Safety, Safety Management Systems

Responsibilities

Own the Driver Out program end-to-end from demonstration to public-road integration, coordinate delivery across driving models, safety, hardware, and software, build and lead the TPM organization, represent the program to executives, manage safety arguments and compliance, align with external partners and OEMs

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership