Software Engineering Program Manager
Aeva
Software Engineering, Operations
Mountain View, CA, USA
USD 132,400-179,200 / year + Equity
Posted on May 6, 2026
About us:
Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a Software Engineering Program Manager who has experience leading complex, technical development efforts across SW and Test to deliver high-quality products on-time. Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of software development, test automation and release processes with an ability to coordinate SW release and delivery of multiple products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with cross-functional project teams to drive software development, test, and release activities
- Manage Test execution for Software, Systems and Manufacturing
- Coordinate test deliverables for Automotive compliance
- Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks
- Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time
- Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders
What you have:
- Experience coordinating QA, Test automation, V&V / KPI testing and System Characterization
- Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules
- Experience with SW project management tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Spreadsheets, Smartsheets and Confluence
- Experience in Agile project management principles
- Strong facilitation skills to lead efficient technical design requirements, status, and review meetings
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline
- Knowledge of automotive processes and standards ASPICE, FuSa, Cybersecurity (preferred)
- Experience with scripting / automation (preferred, but not required)
What's in it for you:
- Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
- Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
- Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
- Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards
132400 - 179200 USD a year
Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future.
Dependent on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.