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 for the next generation of software-defined vehicles. 

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​The Staff Technical Program Manager for Board Support Package (BSP) and Multimedia will lead program execution across kernel and driver bring-up, platform enablement, and the WiFi, Bluetooth, Audio, and Camera subsystems that support the vehicle's infotainment experience. This role carries end-to-end accountability for planning, execution, and risk management, and serves as the primary program-level interface between client's internal engineering organizations and external chipset and module vendors. Reconciling silicon and supplier schedules with vehicle and program milestones, managing bring-up risks, and building the long-lead platform enablers for key future customer facing features.

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Position Responsibilities 

• ​​ Work with engineering leads to build long-range development roadmaps that prioritize platform-level enablers with input from Vehicle Program, Systems Engineering, Hardware and partner engineering organizations. 

• Align hardware, vendor, and software schedules into a single integrated plan. Identify and manage bring-up and new hardware introduction risks early.

• ​Support WiFi/Bluetooth certification and regulatory approvals with internal compliance teams and external labs. 

• ​Ensure maximum velocity through proactive engagement with engineering teams to identify blockers, manage dependencies, provide logistical support, and guidance on agile principles.

• ​Lead triage and response plans for critical issues, including field-impacting events. 

• ​Provide clear reporting on status and risks appropriate to technical and management audiences.

• ​Drive concurrent technical projects across vehicle software domains, helping set priorities for engineering. 

• ​Iterate and improve the software development process, tools, and documentation for your teams and the software organization.​ 

​​ Basic Qualifications ​ 

• ​​​ B.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. 

• ​10+ years of experience in project, program or product management in software. 

• ​5+ years of experience in software development or testing.