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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. As a Senior/Staff Product Owner at Micron Technology, Inc., you will report to the Smart Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence organization. The team defines, drives and delivers end to end smart manufacturing solutions, integrated across various functions of the business. You and the team will be looking to apply the industry-leading best methodologies in data science, automation, AI and machine learning to enhance Micron’s product development, business and administrative processes across the company. In this role, you will work with an internal team of Fab end users and Smart Manufacturing developers to develop, design, analyze, and implement Data Science solutions and Smart Manufacturing applications in the Front End manufacturing Fabs. You will be exposed to the world of data science, AI and machine learning and have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of these skills. More importantly, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders within Micron to ensure positive impact and sustainable results from our Smart Manufacturing solutions. Primary Responsibility Partner with central and site Quality engineering organizations to identify and prioritize opportunities that improve wafer quality, yield and output. Gather, analyze and translate end user business requirements into functional requirements for developers to execute and build applications. Define solution scope, business requirements, success criteria and key performance

Zoox’s Advanced Hardware Engineering team is in charge of delivering all the autonomous hardware, infotainment electronic control units and electrical components that go into Zoox’s future fleet of self-driving vehicles. At the heart of our hardware architecture is the Primary Compute Unit (PCU) - the compute system that runs the AI stack that enables the vehicle to drive autonomously. We are looking for a seasoned technical program manager own the PCU program end-to-end, including the integrated program schedule. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our vehicle engineering, systems engineering, software, safety, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and integration teams to achieve our strategic objectives and tactical milestones. You will develop project schedules with numerous dependencies, map program milestones to company milestones, flag and mitigate risks, estimate and maintain budgets, identify solutions to complex problems, navigate ambiguity, all the while holding teams accountable and clearly communicating expectations and ongoing progress. As with any startup, we move fast here at Zoox, and many candidates will be asked from time to time to wear many hats. We would love to hear from you if you are up for solving very challenging problems across numerous cross-functional teams, delivering milestones with numerous dependencies, and scaling your impact by developing and adopting structured ways of working. Additionally, if you are an expert at herding cats and influencing without formal authority, then this role was made for you! In this role, you will: Drive the PCU program forward with thought and energetic leadership, including supporting architecture alignment, hardware development, validation, integration, cross-functional alignment and company-wide communication. This will be done in close partnership with the technical lead and other core team members across multiple departments. Work with department le

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch, and beyond. Our program managers contribute to the end to end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. In this role, you will: Own fleet orchestration at Zoox: Lead the cross-functional strategy and execution to massively scale Zoox's fleet and mature our fleet orchestration capabilities as we expand into new cities and states. You'll span both of our fleets — the driverless robotaxi service and the autonomous test fleet — and optimize for the best outcome for the business as a whole. This is a high-leverage, high-impact role that is critical to how Zoox will scale. Level up orchestration of the live service: Drive the roadmap and execution for the cloud systems that orchestrate our robotaxi service — optimally pairing rider trip requests with bots, keeping the fleet charged, and positioning vehicles to meet future rider demand — together with the mobile app experience they power. Partner closely with teams across the company (e.g., Product Software, Product, Data Science, and Fleet Operations) to ship improvements that riders and the business can feel. Orchestrate the

The Quality Engineer will interact with Corporate Quality, Field Quality, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and fleet operations to ensure the products released to service are meeting design specifications, functionality, customer expectations, and required documentation. The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently. In this role, you will: Manage quality issue tracking to implement Containment, drive Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action for non-conformances identified during production quality audits and vehicle release process. Support diagnosis of issues reported during Rider Quality Audit and EFR process ; establish standard inspection process and define required tools. Design, champion, and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of production quality audit, EFR and issue resolution Work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Vehicle Development to strategically resolve systemic product and process issues. Support develop and review of PFMEA and Control Plans to ensure compliance and robust risk mitigation strategies for all critical manufacturing processes. Good ability to communicate technical results clearly and accurately and drive issues to successful closure. Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, aviation or contract manufacturing. Proven expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Shainin Red X, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) and demonstrated success driving systemic quality improvements across the value stream. Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch, and beyond. Our program managers contribute to the end to end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. In this role, you will: Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and live robotaxi service operations Build deep trust and credibility with technical department managers to steer high-stakes decisions and negotiate trade-offs across competing organizational priorities. Qualifications: BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch, and beyond. Our program managers contribute to the end to end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. In this role, you will: Own the fleet validation operational strategy: Lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of mileage accumulation for both the physical test fleet and simulation assets, to enable Zoox’s geofence expansion across all cities. Partner closely with upstream teams (e.g. Autonomy, Systems Design & Mission Assurance, Places & Build) and downstream teams (e.g. Data Science, Fleet Operations) to ensure critical inputs are available, and results are delivered; you will ultimately "own the outcome" of test fleet data collection. This is a high leverage, high impact role. Usher in a simulation-first methodology : Act as the cross-functional catalyst for scaling simulated mileage accumulation. Drive alignment between Autonomy, System Design & Mission Assurance, and Simulation teams to ensure clear requirements are set, and simulation platforms are resourced to meet exponentially growing data needs. Identify and resolve critical bottlenecks : Develop rigorous tracking mechanisms that model the impact of upstream dependencies (e.g., map content deliverables and safety requirements). You’ll think critically and work cross-functionally to squash inefficiencies in upstream and downstream pipelines and systems. Partner collaboratively wi

The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform on PMO is a seasoned program management expert and cross-functional leader that will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. This person will work closely with hardware, firmware, software, safety, operations, manufacturing and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. The right candidate will have experience with complex HW/SW systems engineering and integration, and with leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious programs. In this role, you will: Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations Qualications: BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end

Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard. Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management, the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle programs within Zoox. This role serves as the technical and program lead. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions, both technical and strategic. In this role, you will: Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone, and define the benchmark for completing them Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations Qualifications BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch, and production Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence) Bonus Qualifications Program management certification Proficiency using JIR

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch, and beyond. Our program managers contribute to the end-to-end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Core Autonomy Capabilities in PMO, you will own the portfolio of programs launching fundamental new autonomy and safety capabilities: fail-operational architectures, the next generation of the perception and motion planning stack, learned scene understanding and behavior models, collision avoidance, and the guidance and routing capabilities that expand where the vehicle can drive. These are new capabilities rather than refinements of shipped ones, and they sit on the critical path to launch. This is a high-leverage, high-visibility portfolio role. Rather than a single subsystem, you will own several capability programs running concurrently, partnering with the TPMs who drive them and driving programs directly where no dedicated owner exists. The engineering, validation, and safety teams behind this work sit across several organizations outside your reporting line, so building credibility quickly and driving decisions without formal authority is core to the job. In this role, you will: Own the outcome for each capability. Drive programs from architecture through the release that ships them, and define what "done" means when completion criteria are still being established. Partner with the TPMs who own individual capabilities. Set a consistent bar for how their programs are planned and reported, and unblock what the

As a CNC Programmer at Zoox, you'll interface with a broad range of Engineers and Craftspeople to build hardware systems for our Vehicle, Compute, Sensor, and testing fleets. Core values include a positive outlook, good interpersonal skills, and a desire to affect a company genuinely trying to change the world. Familiarity with names like Hermle, DMG Mori, Siemens, Heidenhain, Lang, Haimer, and Robotic Solutions will give you a head start at Zoox. Your experience in a professional and well-equipped CNC shop and positive outlook in a team environment will serve equally well on the path to success. Our team encompasses everything from prototyping to manufacturing operations. Career growth will be at your disposal. We serve an entire company and often volunteer to step outside our disciplines to help all who ask. If this sounds like the position you're looking for, we look forward to meeting you. In this role, you will: Manufacture parts from one-off prototypes to short-run production in a variety of materials Program 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMILL Design and machining of fixtures to hold components during machining operations Setup and teardown of CNC machines Interface with people across the company to acquire the correct set of data needed to make components Assist in ordering materials and tools for the machine shop Develop and maintaining digital tooling and work holding databases Work with engineering teams to provide DFM feedback for machined components Qualifications Extensive experience as a 5-axis CNC mill machinist 10+ years of experience as a CNC programmer using state-of-the-art CAM systems with 3D simulation and collision detection capabilities Familiarity with Heidenhain and Siemens CNC controls Strong CAD skills <p

On the Motion Planning team at Zoox, you’ll be dedicated to improving the driving behaviors of the robot on public roads. The Planner's job is to figure out where the robot is going and how to get there safely in situations as complex as those found in Downtown San Francisco or on the Las Vegas Strip. This is a cutting-edge problem, which requires teamwork and collaboration across a broad set of experts spanning Planner, Perception, Prediction, Operations, and more. Together, you will create the next generation of algorithmic improvements to expand our robot’s ability to drive in some of the most complex situations found on public roads. Safety is foundational at Zoox, so you will take a measured approach – develop a principled modification to the Planner, test in simulation and on closed courses, and team up with our safety drivers for on-road testing. In this role, you will: Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base. Use our extensive backend tooling to test your changes across many different driving situations at the press of a button. Lead on-vehicle drive reviews to generate actionable feedback on driving performance. Use this experience to help the team learn and make improvements. Attend conferences and survey literature to stay informed on the most recent developments in the fields of Robotics and Motion Planning. Write and file patents for novel technologies you develop. Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8+ years of experience Fluency in C++ Understanding of configuration spaces and a variety of planning techniques (A*, RRTs, PRMs, etc.) Demonstrated ability to create real-time motion planning algorithms Bonus Qualifications Significant contributions to geometric- and/or sampling-based planning algorithms Experience with autonomou

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress. In this role, you will: Partner with engineering managers in the respective Autonomy team (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Collision Avoidance System) to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables Drive cross-functional teams across Autonomy teams to build and execute on solutions for improving our driving behavior Collaborate with engineering to figure out how best to develop the underlying measurements and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigating actions Build and deliver executive presentations on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments Qualifications BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience At least 6 years of experience in engineering program management Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects and problem solving An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience Deep familiarity with software dev

Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides. Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles. With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected. Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors. About the Role Controller is the critical link between Nuro Driver's upstream autonomy stack and physical vehicle platform — translating planned trajectories into safe, precise, real-world motions. As a Senior/Staff Controls Engineer, you'll design and deploy production controls software that powers L4 autonomous driving across an expanding operational design domain, from parking lots to highways, in all weather and road conditions. You'll work alongside world-class engineers across autonomy, hardware, and systems to solve problems that don't have textbook answers and see your work running on real vehicles globally. About the Work Develop robust, reliable and optimized production-level control software following safety standards (ISO 26262). Develop seamless interactions between planner and controller and advanced control strategies for expanded ODD including parking lot maneuvers through highway driving under various weather condi

The Behavior Capabilities opportunity falls within the Fail Operational Planning team at Zoox. This team works to ensure that the robot continues to operate effectively, even in the presence of minor compartmentalized failures or degraded capabilities. The focus of the team includes developing behavioral and motion planning algorithms to improve trip progress, vehicle uptime metrics, and correspondingly a better customer experience. This is a cutting-edge problem which requires teamwork and collaboration across a diverse group of experts including Planner, Perception, Prediction, Hardware, and more. On this team, you will contribute to the next generation of algorithmic advancements to expand our robot’s ability to drive in some of the most complex scenarios. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to understand the interdependencies within the driving stack and takes ownership of their projects and has a holistic product focused approach towards development. In this role, you will: Create principled algorithmic improvements to specific areas of driving behavior and implement those changes in our code base. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies and intelligent behaviors to mitigate the performance degradation under various failure modes of the system. Architect and implement scalable solutions ensuring seamless integration with the rest of the driving stack. Partner with validation teams to define and execute tests for developed algorithms. Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 9+ years of experience Fluency in C++ Extensive experience with programming and algorithm design Understanding of vehicle kinematics Bonus Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Experience shipping products to market (commercial robotics, drones, consumer devices etc.) Demon

At Zoox, you will collaborate with a team of world-class engineers with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, mechatronics, planning, control, localization, computer vision, rendering, simulation, distributed computing, design, and automated testing. You’ll master new technologies while working on code, algorithms, and research to impact key systems to move Zoox forward. Responsibilities Lead the Sensor Change Playbook workflow, defining the validation process for our next-generation, low-cost vehicle platforms. Partner with PCP V&V to define the Autonomy Technical Specification (ATS) by identifying "bounding" (worst-case) scenarios, particularly those related to winter driving (e.g., heavy snow, ice, sensor occlusion). Work with PCP model owners to architect low-cost stacks that reduce reliance on expensive sensors and accommodate reduced compute (e.g., migrating from 8 GPUs to 1 Thor). Drive the Clearance MoC (Method of Compliance) process for hardware changes, balancing cost, compute constraints, performance and safety. Qualifications Deep expertise in the PCP Stack , multi-modality fusion, and optimizing architectures for severely constrained compute budgets. Experience in V&V (Validation & Verification) for safety-critical systems, specifically expanding into complex Operational Design Domains (ODDs) like winter weather. Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (SDMA, AHE, PCP) to align on cost vs. performance trade-offs. The ability or experience of managing or curating datasets for sensor validation or model training Bonus Qualifications Experience with Autonomy Technical Specifications (ATS) and defining winter/adverse weather bounding scenarios. Experience working with VLM’s. Ab