Job Description
Senior Technical Program Manager, AutomotiveSoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways. We are searching for a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee the development and deployment of our voice AI technology across global partnerships including top automakers. This role requires a solid technical background in Linux and Python, with C++ knowledge as a bonus. Leadership, strong project management, and the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural backgrounds are essential. In this role, you will:Lead and coordinate engineering teams focusing on developing advanced voice assistant systems. Serve as the primary point of technical contact for international partners, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication across cultural boundaries. Develop detailed project documentation, oversee project scope, schedule, and deployment. Address and mitigate project risks, spearheading problem resolution to ensure project success. Foster a collaborative international work environment, respecting and integrating diverse cultural perspectives in project planning and execution. We would love to hear from you if:You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Your experience in technical program management includes Linux, Python, C++, ASR or other AI technologies. You demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, managing complex projects in a dynamic, international environment. You have been involved in large automotive projects. The work location for this role is limited to the Toronto Area. Employees within a 100-kilometer radius of our Toronto office are expected to work from the office on three pre-scheduled “core days” each month to encourage cross-team connection and in-person collaboration. Aside from these office-specific “core days,” this job allows for hybrid, and in-office workplace setting options. ________________________ SoundHound AI strives to be a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers . We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission! Do you have experience in the automotive industry?* -- What is your yearly base salary expectation?*Are you currently residing in the country where this job is located?* -- Are you legally authorized to work in the country where this job is based?* -- Will you now or in the future require SoundHound to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you?* -- If a SoundHound employee referred you to this job, please provide their name and the context in which you know each other.*LinkedIn ProfileDE&I Voluntary Survey QuestionsAt SoundHound, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive as we build the future of voice AI together. This core value is a pillar of our business and critical to our success. Your responses, if you choose to share them, will be used (in aggregate only) to help us identify areas of improvement in our process.Your responses will not be associated with your specific application and will not in any way be used in a hiring decision. I identify my gender as: (Select one) Female Male Non-Binary I prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer I identify my ethnicity as (mark all that apply): Alaskan Native / American Indian / Indigenous American / Native American Black / Of African descent East Asian (inclusive of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Taiwanese) Latinx Middle Eastern Pacific Islander South Asian (inclusive of Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan) Southeast Asian (inclusive of Burmese, Cambodian, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Laotian, Malaysian, Mien, Singaporean, Thai, and Vietnamese) White I prefer to self-describe I don't wish to answer I identify as being part of the following groups (select all that apply): I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community I am a Veteran I have a disability#J-18808-Ljbffr