SeniorSoftwareProgramManager

## Accountabilities Lead end-to-end delivery and lifecycle management of automotive software programs, including DRIVE OS, AVOS, and NDAS in long-term support and production phases. Track, manage, and prioritize technical issues (bugs), field returns, and engineering escalations across multiple customer programs. Coordinate root cause analysis efforts and ensure timely resolution of critical software issues in collaboration with engineering teams. Oversee planning, tracking, and release management of bug fixes, feature enhancements, safety updates, and security patches. Ensure compliance with safety certification requirements and delivery of all associated technical documentation. Define and maintain long-term (12+ month) release and feature roadmaps in alignment with product management teams. Coordinate cross-functional execution across global teams in India, Europe, the United States, and South Korea. Act as the primary escalation point for customer programs, providing clear communication and regular updates to senior leadership. Support customer onboarding and planning for new software releases in production environments. Requirements: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a recognized institution. 6+ years of experience in automotive software development or program management, ideally within ADAS or autonomous vehicle systems. Strong understanding of autonomous driving architectures, sensor systems, embedded software, and vehicle communication protocols. Familiarity with AI concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, transformers, or GPU/CPU architectures. Experience with software development environments including C/C++, Python, Linux, and/or QNX. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build systems, repositories, and containerized development workflows. Proven experience managing complex automotive programs through production release. Strong program management skills including planning, risk managemen