Job Application for Senior Technical Program Manager, Automotive+ at SoundHound AI

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Ready to be a part of something big? Join our team at SoundHound AI, where AI innovation and real-world impact come together. We unite voice AI, generative AI, and conversational AI to deliver powerful AI solutions that reimagine how people interact with the products and services they rely on. Whether it’s voice-enabling vehicles, streamlining patient journeys, or enhancing customer service, our multilingual, omnichannel AI technology touches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

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, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computational Linguistics 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.
You speak additional European or Asian languages — preferred.

[Please note that if your application is advanced, the initial step will be an invitation to partake in a pre-assessment.]

This role is available in Berlin or in Paris. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience.

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By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients. We are 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.

Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs. 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.

Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers.

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