About Optimus Ride
Optimus Ride is an autonomous mobility service provider on a mission to drive the future of transportation. We develop and own the full AV tech stack and user experience–algorithms, software, hardware, and system integration–for autonomous, electric rides for communities near and far. We’re focused on driving innovation and delivering convenient, turnkey transportation services for master planned communities, corporate and academic campuses, and mixed use developments. We’re driven to create safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation solutions for all.
Optimus Ride is headquartered in the Boston Seaport District, not far from our old stomping ground at MIT. From the boardroom to the test track, our teammates (affectionately referred to as Optimists) bring deep industry and subject matter expertise, a collaborative and focused work ethic, and an optimistic outlook on the future of autonomous, sustainable, community-serving transportation.
The Role
We are looking for technical program managers who will coordinate and support our engineering teams to ship our self-driving vehicles and software to our end-users. You will work with peers who cumulatively have decades of experience from places like Google X, SpaceX, iRobot, Rethink Robotics, Draper Laboratories, Zipcar, and have built self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, manufacturing robots, surgical robots, autonomous drones, and more.
Our team is focused on a rapid path to market, in order to maximize the benefits of self-driving technologies for all. To do this, we need team members to be versatile, have leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic about tackling problems across the full range of our systems. Working at Optimus Ride you will innovate with engineers and designers who cumulatively have decades of experience in computer vision, machine learning, sensing and actuation, human-machine interface, and design. You will be engaging customers who are eager to be first adopters of cutting-edge technologies and enable self-driving systems to be possible today.
Responsibilities
Develop technical requirements, roadmaps, and resource plans with leadership
Project manage complex, cross-team, cross-functional initiatives through the entire project life-cycle
Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks and communicate status to project stakeholders
Understand technical implementation at the architecture level, evaluate trade-offs and propose technical alternatives when necessary
Work closely with inter-disciplinary engineering teams to facilitate and track milestones and progress
Requirements
BS/BA in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years experience as a TPM or software engineer in a production environment
Experience with robotics, autonomous vehicles, or complex software / hardware systems
Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges and risks
Experience with project management tools like JIRA, Asana, etc.
Experience with project management methodologies like Scrum, Agile, Kanban, etc.
Excellent communication skills
Strong interest in self-driving vehicles
Interest and ability to learn additional skills and technologies as required
Bonus
Experience as a software developer
Experience shipping products to customers
Knowledge of certification and testing methodologies
Optimus Ride provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits and Working Environment
At Optimus Ride, we strive to support our employees by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a world class working environment that is centered around the team. We nurture creativity and provide expansive opportunities for growth and development.
Optimus Ride provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
