4-5+ years of technical program management experience in software development
Experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or geospatial/mapping systems
Deep understanding of software engineering workflows and agile release management
Exceptional cross-functional communication skills
Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Responsibilities
Lead technical program management for core autonomy software and mapping platforms
Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle from PRDs to validation
Partner with cross-functional teams to establish release schedules and milestones
Track software delivery metrics and flag technical blockers or safety risks
Facilitate alignment across software teams and safety engineers for smooth deployments
Benefits
Hybrid/onsite work model in Santa Clara, CA
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy software
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Focus on maintaining software reliability and safety standards
Involvement in rapid development cycles
Full Job Description
About the Role
Gatik is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Technical Program Manager - Software to drive the execution and release cycles for our core autonomy software and mapping platform. In this role, you will oversee the full software lifecycle from Product Requirement Definitions (PRDs) through feature specification, software architecture requirements, and release validation. Reporting to the Director of Technical Program Management, you will partner closely with Autonomy Software Engineering, Mapping, Test Engineering, Product, and System Safety to ensure seamless software rollouts. You will be instrumental in maintaining software reliability and safety standards while driving rapid development velocity.
This role is hybrid/onsite in our Santa Clara, CA office.
What You'll Do
Lead technical program management for Gatik's core autonomy software suite and high-definition map release pipelines.
Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle starting from product requirements (PRDs) down to feature scope, engineering requirements, and validation readiness.
Partner with Product Management, Software Engineering, and Test/V&V teams to establish clear release schedules, dependency maps, and delivery milestones.
Track software delivery metrics, flag technical blockers or safety risks, and implement robust risk mitigation plans.
Facilitate alignment across cross-functional software teams, safety engineers, and operations to ensure smooth deployment of software updates.
What We're Looking For
4-5+ years of technical program management experience managing complex software development and deployment cycles.
Experience in autonomous driving, robotics, geospatial/mapping systems, or complex safety-critical software infrastructure.
Deep understanding of software engineering workflows, agile release management, and requirement traceability from PRDs to production testing.
Exceptional cross-functional communication and risk-management capabilities.
Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Salary Range: $170,000-220,000
About Gatik AI
Gatik AI is a technology company that develops autonomous vehicles for business to business short-haul logistics. The company was founded in 2017 by Gautam Narang and Arjun Narang. Gatik AI's vehicles are designed to operate on fixed routes between distribution centers, warehouses, and retail locations. The company's mission is to deliver goods safely, efficiently, and on time, while reducing road congestion and carbon emissions. Gatik AI has partnerships with Walmart and Loblaw Companies Limited, two of the largest retailers in North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Palo Alto, California.
