Robotics Technical Program Manager, Software, Optimus

$104k - $234k

Full-time

Tesla

What To Expect
Tesla is at the forefront of AI, robotics, and autonomous systems, revolutionizing industries through cutting-edge technology. Our simulation programs are critical for developing and validating AI models, robotics behaviors, and autonomous driving systems in virtual environments. We're looking for a skilled Program Manager to orchestrate our simulation efforts, ensuring seamless integration of high-fidelity tools that accelerate innovation.
As the Software Technical Program Manager, you will drive the strategic roadmap for Tesla's simulation initiatives, facilitate cross-team collaboration for developing advanced simulation tools and models, and act as a key liaison between Physics Engine Development Team and AI/AI Simulation teams. This role requires a blend of technical insight, project management expertise, and coordination skills to align simulation capabilities with broader engineering goals, ultimately supporting products like Optimus Robots and Autopilot.
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain the simulation roadmap, including prioritizing features, timelines, and resource allocation to align with Tesla's AI and robotics objectivesAssist engineering teams with broader coordination for the development of high-fidelity simulation tools and models, ensuring integration of realistic physics, environmental factors, and AI behaviorsCoordinate requests and asks from the AI and AI Simulation teams to the physics engine development team, facilitating efficient communication, requirement gathering, and resolution of dependenciesLead cross-functional collaboration across AI, software, hardware, and validation teams to identify gaps in simulation capabilities and drive iterative improvementsTrack program milestones, manage risks, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as simulation accuracy, computational efficiency, and model fidelityConduct needs assessments and stakeholder workshops to refine simulation requirements, incorporating feedback from end-users in robotics and autonomous systemsExplore emerging technologies in simulation (e.g., real-time rendering, machine learning-based modeling) to enhance roadmap innovation and scalability
What You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in program management, ideally in simulation, AI, gaming, or high-tech R&D environmentsProven ability to build and execute technical roadmaps, with experience in agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, or AsanaExcellent communication and facilitation skills for bridging technical teams, including handling complex requests and resolving inter-team dependenciesFamiliarity with AI simulation challenges, such as data-driven modeling, edge-case testing, and scalability in cloud or distributed environmentsAbility to work in a dynamic, high-stakes setting with frequent pivots and tight deadlines
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$104,000 - $234,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
, Tesla

Apply

Vacancy posted 3 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Robotics Technical Program Manager, Software, Optimus in California vacancy

Robotics Technical Program Manager, Electronics, Optimus
$104k - $270k
...What To Expect Join Tesla's Optimus team in this high-energy,... ...where you'll execute agile program management—focusing on action-packed timelines... ...results that propel Tesla's robotics revolution. What You'll... ...You'll Bring 2+ years in technical program management with...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Tesla
California
9 days ago
Robotics Technical Program Manager, Optimus
$104k - $234k
...sustainable energy and advanced robotics. Our Optimus program is pioneering humanoid robots... ...'re seeking a dynamic Program Manager to drive the Optimus program's... ...teams (e.g., hardware, software, AI, and operations) to resolve technical challenges and drive program execution...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Tesla
California
6 days ago
Internship, Technical Program Manager, Optimus (Fall 2026)
$20 - $45 per hour
...for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled... ...-time during the academic year.The Optimus team is seeking a passionate intern to... ...in driving hardware development. The Technical Program Manager's core responsibility will be managing...
Suggested
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Summer work
Internship
Work at office
Flexible hours
Tesla
Palo Alto, CA
5 days ago
Technical Program Manager - LPU Software
$108k - $184k
The LPU Software Team is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead software initiatives across the LPU SDK. In this role, you will partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to define program plans, align priorities, manage dependencies, and drive execution....
Suggested
Full time
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA
3 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Scaled Software Enablement PMO
$240k - $333k
...dedicated coach and mentor to a high-performing, senior team of technical program managers to nurture career growth.Formulate clear structures to... ...driving technical programs in cloud infrastructure or software engineering domains.Experience managing technical projects...
Suggested
Google
San Jose, CA
1 day ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Software Compute Platform
$168k - $258.75k
We are looking for a driven, diligent leader to join our Technical Program Management team for Compute Platform Software. You will work with engineering and product leaders on the planning and execution of programs to develop and publish software enabling new enterprise...
Full time
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA
5 days ago
Technical Program Manager II, Software QA and Testing, Platforms and Devices
$138k - $197k
...opportunities to use AI/ML technologies to independently manage improvements across programs.Partner with software and program manager leads to establish objective... .... Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years...
Google
Mountain View, CA
2 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - DFX Software Methodology
$168k - $258.75k
NVIDIA is now looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our DFX engineering team and lead the software methodology programs that make our chips testable, debuggable, and manufacturable at scale — across infrastructure, implementation, verification, and silicon...
Full time
Flexible hours
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA
3 days ago
Technical Program Manager - Product Software
$186k - $255k
Foster City, CASoftware - Software Platforms and Product /Full-time /HybridWe are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of our most complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy...
Full time
Temporary work
Relocation package
Zoox
San Mateo, CA
5 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Product Software
$100k
...computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and... ...all seniorities.Tenstorrent is on a quest to find a strong Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end software development of our next-generation...
Permanent employment
Shift work
Tenstorrent
Santa Clara, CA
5 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware Robotics, Air Dominance & Strike
$166k - $220k
...is one of Anduril’s fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build... ...collaborative combat aircraft, missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead one of our development programs...
Full time
Contract work
Work experience placement
Immediate start
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
5 days ago
Head of Technical Programme Management
$125k - $190k
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground... ...its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous... ...Department of Defense.We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to join us and advance the...
Work at office
Visa sponsorship
Kodiak Robotics
Mountain View, CA
3 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Attributes
$193k - $231k
...market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox... ...execution-oriented team.As the Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Vehicle Attributes, you... ...functional requests, ensuring hardware, software, and validation dependencies are tightly...
Full time
Temporary work
Local area
Immediate start
Relocation package
Shift work
Zoox
San Mateo, CA
5 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Robotics Solution Delivery
$163.2k - $223.04k
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial... ...robotics in the near future - with software and data at the core.Our mission is... ...of industrial robotics.RoleAs a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you’ll manage the delivery of...
Full time
Local area
Shift work
Intrinsic
Mountain View, CA
5 days ago
Head of Technical Programme Management
$164k - $243k
...factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and... ...to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.The Role:Technical Program Managers (TPMs) exist to make cross functional and cross...
Permanent employment
Full time
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Hadrian
Los Angeles, CA
1 day ago
Technical Program Manager-Flight Software
$131k - $219k
...Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a Technical Program Manager-Flight Software. This role is based in Palo Alto, CA, Houston, TX, or also can be based remotely in the US. In this role, you will lead the planning, scheduling...
Permanent employment
Work at office
Remote work
Jobleads-US
Palo Alto, CA
5 days ago
Head of Technical Programme Management
$196k - $240k
...Job Title: Technical Program Manager Department: Engineering Job Level: L5 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary Bear Robotics is at the forefront of automated hospitality solutions, pioneering... ...Background as a PM or software engineer Proficiency in technical...
Work at office
Local area
Flexible hours
Bear Robotics, Inc.
Redwood City, CA
4 days ago
Head of Technical Programme Management
...technology to market at scale. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, client aims to provide the... ...elegant vision and uncompromising execution. As the Technical Program Manager for Interiors, Exteriors, and Restraints in client’s...
Contract work
Denken Solutions
Irvine, CA
3 days ago
Head of Technical Programme Management
$111.45k - $136.22k
...core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is... ...floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations... ...As a member of the Program Management team, the Technical Program Manager II is responsible... ...with the technical Software, Hardware, Firmware, Quality...
Work experience placement
Work at office
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Night shift
BRAIN CORP
San Diego, CA
2 days ago
Technical Program Manager
$100k - $170k
...Technical Program Manager Sunnyvale, California, United States Seyond™ is a global leader in... ...future of mobility across ADAS, ITS, Robotics, Stationary and Off-Road industries.... ...resolution LiDAR sensors, perception software, and the Seyond ITS Management Platform...
Full time
Visa sponsorship
Seyond
Sunnyvale, CA
4 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$133.57k - $161.68k
...Senior Technical Program Manager Brain Corp is the global leader in robotic AI software that powers the largest fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in commercial public spaces. Global OEM partners use our cloud-connected platform, BrainOS®, to create...
Work experience placement
Work at office
Immediate start
Visa sponsorship
Flexible hours
Night shift
BRAIN CORP
San Diego, CA
1 day ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
...role covers. ️ About Our Program Management Team Wayve’s Program Management team turns complex technical goals into coordinated delivery... ..., including AV engineering (robotics, perception, parking and... ...platforms (hardware, vehicle software and architecture), simulation...
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
Shift work
Wayve
Sunnyvale, CA
2 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - Hardware & Software
BrainChip, Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs spanning silicon, hardware, firmware, software, system integration, and product delivery. You will partner with technical teams to turn complex development plans...
Relocation package
BrainChip, Inc.
Laguna Woods, CA
1 day ago
Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager, Flight Research Software
$173.4k - $238.4k
...flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and... ...Research team is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to own software execution across our... ...asylees.DesiredAerospace, defense, or robotics industry experience.Experience supporting...
Permanent employment
Full time
Temporary work
Shift work
Joby Aviation
Santa Cruz, CA
1 day ago
Technical Program Manager III, Software Engineering, Payments
$163k - $236k
Own and facilitate software implementation projects, including providing full project management, creation and maintenance of implementation... ...closely with engineering, program manager, UX, and cross-... ...qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent...
Google
Mountain View, CA
3 days ago
Technical Program Manager, Infra
$164k - $243k
...factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and... ...you’re exactly who we’re looking for. The Role Technical Program Managers (TPMs) exist to make cross functional and cross...
Permanent employment
Full time
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Multicoin
Los Angeles, CA
2 days ago
Technical Program Manager: Subsea Robotics & NPI
...Anduril Industries seeks a Technical Program Manager to join its emerging Program Management Office in Santa Ana, CA, working across product, engineering, logistics, and operations to advance subsea robotics initiatives. You will learn technical concepts quickly, lead...
Work at office
Jobleads-US
Santa Ana, CA
16 hours ago
Technical Program Manager (Embedded Software / BSP & Multimedia)
...Title: Technical Program Manager – Embedded Software / BSP & Multimedia Location: Palo Alto, CA – Hybrid 4 days onsite (Local only) Duration: 12+ Months contract Job Description: Electric Vehicle (EV) platform team is developing the embedded software foundation...
Contract work
Local area
Hivaa Services
Palo Alto, CA
2 days ago
Technical Program Manager - Advanced Manufacturing
$104k - $156k
...propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a... ...where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand,... ...work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists... ...the Role:Lead complex programs from kickoff through... ...program governance by managing requirements,...
Contract work
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
3 days ago
Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager (Hardware) - DoorDash Dot
$193.8k - $285k
...working on building autonomous delivery robots from the ground-up and other... ...autonomy.You will report to the Lead of our Technical Program Management team. This role requires onsite... ...robotWork with our robotics hardware, software, autonomy and operations teams on a daily...
Hourly pay
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Overseas
Flexible hours
2 days per week
Doordash
San Francisco, CA
5 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Robotics Technical Program Manager, Software, Optimus. Be the first to apply!