Staff Technical Product Manager, Applied AI

We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for cities. We build advanced autonomous vehicles aiming to connect people to locations, objects and experiences they value. We believe that self-driving cars will promote safety, redefine urban landscapes, save commuting time and restore freedom of movement. At Cruise, we foster a culture that appreciates everyone's experiences and inputs. We're committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion both in our workplace and products. If you aspire to make a meaningful difference in the world by advancing self-driving car technology, we would love to have you join us, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements. About the Applied AI Product group: Our team drives the product strategy for Cruise's core AI technology that empowers our vehicles to operate autonomously and safely. We're responsible for globally launching and scaling our autonomous vehicles (AVs) by collaborating closely with engineering, data science, program, operations, and commercial teams. Join our team in taking AVs to the next level. About the Staff Technical PM role in Applied AI: As a Staff Technical Product Manager, you'll steer the developments of Cruise's core Perception and Prediction capabilities for autonomous driving. Your task involves working closely with various engineering divisions to apply cutting-edge technology to enhance performance of AVs as we transition from initial public launch to global expansion. What you'll do: Refine vision, strategy and roadmap for your product. Guide executives and major partners towards strategic goals. Combine technical and analytical insights with product intuition to devise compelling roadmap investments. Secure support for your roadmap through effective communication with engineering teams, key partners, and executive leaders. Deliver consistent results through coordinated execution across AV engineering teams in an experimental applied research setting. What you have: 5+ years' experience leading highly technical products (e.g., machine learning, computer vision or robotics). Ability to gather crucial product insights through quantitative and qualitative analysis. Deep understanding of modern software development and machine learning engineering practices. A BS or MS degree in science, engineering, math, or equivalent technical experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function effectively in ambiguity, creating simplicity and order. Creativity and curiosity to devise novel solutions and advance industry norms. Bonus points for: Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics or safety-critical systems. MBA, management consulting or equivalent business strategy experience. The salary range for this position is $193,900 - $285,000, and will depend on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. Why Cruise? Our benefits aim to support your overall wellbeing: competitive salary and benefits, 401(k) matching program, medical/dental/vision, Life & AD+D, subsidized mental health benefits, flexible vacation and company-paid holidays, healthy food and snacks for non-remote employees, paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave, fertility benefits, and more. We're Integrated: Thanks to partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale. We're Funded: Significant investments from GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart evidence their confidence in our progress, team, vision, and autonomous vehicle technology, making us a leading player in the industry. We're Independent: We have our own governance, board of directors, and equity. Our independence allows us to not just work on cutting-edge technology, but define it. We're Vested: At Cruise, you’ll potentially own equity. Given we operate in a rapidly expanding market, our company valuation aims to grow, thereby offering