Job description
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 toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, 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 (TPM) to lead complex vehicle hardware integration programs across multiple autonomous vehicle platforms. This role will involve deep collaboration with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality vehicle builds that support testing, demos, and customer milestones. You’ll be responsible for owning schedules, managing dependencies, resolving blockers, and ensuring alignment between cross-functional teams, all while maintaining a strong systems-level understanding of hardware and software integration.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Define and own program milestones for hardware integration projects, including tracking deliverables, risks, and resources across multiple vehicle platforms
- Lead the planning and execution of vehicle builds, including prototypes for data collection, customer demos, and sensor validation
- Act as the primary point of contact between customers, vendors, and internal engineering teams for assigned vehicle programs
- Proactively identify and resolve program-level issues, including supply chain constraints, resource conflicts, and technical risks
- Track hardware/software readiness and ensure alignment with platform and customer goals
- Coordinate vehicle readiness for key events (e.g., road testing, customer demos, thermal testing, regulatory milestones)
- Continuously improve program execution processes, templates, and tooling in collaboration with engineering leads
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or a related technical field
- 3+ years of technical program management experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, ideally with exposure to hardware and software integration
- Demonstrated success in managing complex build schedules, technical cross-functional teams, and interdependent timelines across multiple vehicle platforms
- Ability to execute thoughtfully and efficiently, with a “no task is too big or too small” mindset to get the job done
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Nice to have:
- Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalent project management tools
- Exposure to software-defined vehicle or autonomous vehicle development programs
- Prior experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and a can-do attitude
Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you’ll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $170,000 - $250,000 USD annually.
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.
