Sr TPM, Perception, Prime Air Vehicle Software

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Perception Team!

The Prime Air team is seeking a Sr Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong results-oriented focus to own and drive the development of our autonomous perception systems. This role will lead programs that expand our operational envelope into challenging conditions like night operations, adverse weather (rain, snow), and complex environments, while simultaneously driving algorithmic efficiency improvements across our perception stack.

You will work with teams across Seattle and Europe to:

• Drive the technical roadmap for perception capabilities that enable safe autonomous flight in expanding operational conditions
• Lead cross-functional programs to optimize perception algorithms for improved efficiency and reduced computational overhead
• Coordinate integration of new perception capabilities with broader autonomy systems
• Partner with research teams to evaluate and implement computer vision and machine learning approaches
• Drive certification efforts for perception systems in accordance with aviation safety standards
• Manage technical dependencies and alignment across international engineering teams

Key job responsibilities

• Define and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, cross-functional programs, including mission, vision, objectives, success criteria, and resource planning across multiple teams.
• Drive alignment between business and technical stakeholders by facilitating crisp decision-making, setting priorities, and communicating context for technology choices and trade-offs.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively by analyzing system architectures, understanding dependencies and boundary conditions, and closing gaps in requirements, testing, and cross-team collaboration.
• Establish and maintain program metrics, regularly reviewing data to ensure visibility into progress, surface issues early, and keep initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Author and present narratives and program documents to senior leadership, translating complex technical topics into clear recommendations and actionable plans.

About the team

The Perception team is at the heart of Amazon"s autonomous drone delivery initiative, developing the advanced computer vision and machine learning systems that enable safe, reliable flight operations. Our team tackles fascinating challenges at the intersection of radar technology, distributed computing, and real-time detection algorithms, creating solutions that have never been built before. We work in an innovative, collaborative environment where every scientists and engineer"s contribution directly impacts the future of delivery technology. As we scale Amazon"s drone delivery to new locations, you"ll help shape both the technical direction and team culture that will define this transformative service for years to come.