Technical Program Manager - Vehicle OS

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the ADAS/AD toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stack to help customers build intelligent systems, create next-generation experiences, and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to help strategize and manage complex automotive engineering projects, identify gaps, and implement best practices for our customers. This position will involve intense collaboration with subject matter experts within Applied Intuition and at the customer on a technical level in order to implement solutions towards our customers’ series production goals.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Define program milestones, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for projects relating to vehicle platforms and software-defined vehicles. Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure quality

• Develop and execute release plans for software and hardware components, coordinating with engineering teams

• Serve as a vital point of contact for our customers, understanding requirements and providing regular updates

• Coordinate internal and external teams, facilitate communication, and align technical roadmaps

• Ensure technical alignment between customer needs and solutions, supporting integration and validation

• Drive problem-solving and decision-making across teams to resolve project issues

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in technical program management within the automotive industry

• Ability to execute thoughtfully and efficiently, with a “no task is too big or too small” mindset to get the job done

• Proven experience managing complex software and/or hardware projects, preferably related to software-defined vehicles or series production

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in both English and German (B2+)

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working directly with customers

• Ability to travel as needed

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and a can-do attitude.

• An understanding of automotive development processes and standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262).

• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA

Benefits and perks

• Lunch and dinner allowance

• Fitness (600 USD) and learning stipends (1,000 USD) annually 

• Stock options

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.