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Technical Program Manager, Sensors

OpenAI Indexed employerSan Francisco
Source-hosted applyChecked 4h ago$207K–$285K/yrFull-Time
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Workplace

hybrid

Employment

Full-Time

Published

Aug 20, 2026

Closes

No date supplied

The role

About Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of real-world systems to improve people’s lives. About the Role We are looking for a TPM to drive development and integration of a range of sensor systems for robotics. This role will drive cross-functional alignment across requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes, helping turn complex sensor-system needs into clear plans, decisions, and milestones. Location and in-person expectations: This role is based in San Francisco, CA and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role you will: - Drive requirements alignment across engineering design, integration, testing, and validation for camera modules, LiDAR, IMUs, RADAR, proximity sensors, audio components and the systems they interact with. - Coordinate the integration of modules including electrical, mechanical, harnessing, and software interfaces with the full robotic system with deep understanding of timelines to drive the respective PCBAs, enclosures, build and test fixtures, connectors and cables. - Establish effective cadences for technical reviews, BOM readiness, change management, production releases, approvals, and decision tracking. - Align harnesses, fasteners, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and documentation so cross-functional teams can execute against a clear plan. - Lead validation planning around functional, reliability, NVH failure modes, including testing needs, schedules, and exit criteria. - Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to manage handoffs, lead times, dependencies, and production readiness. - Drive tradeoff decisions ac

Requirements

Department: Research; Team: Robotics