Joe Kang
About Joe Kang
Joe Kang is a Principal Technical Program Manager at Motional, with a background in engineering and program management spanning over a decade. He previously held positions at Meta, Boosted, and GoPro, among others, and has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Southern California Institute of Technology.
Work at Motional
Joe Kang currently serves as a Principal Technical Program Manager at Motional, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical programs and ensuring their successful execution. His experience in program management contributes to the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technology at Motional.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Motional, Joe Kang worked at Meta as a Senior Systems Engineering Program Manager from 2019 to 2022. During his three years at Meta, he managed complex engineering projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
Career at GoPro
Joe Kang's career at GoPro spanned from 2013 to 2018, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Product Quality Engineer for three years, focusing on quality assurance processes. He then transitioned to the role of Technical Program Manager for two years, where he managed technical projects and coordinated with various teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
Background in Engineering
Joe Kang has a solid background in engineering, having studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Southern California Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2005 to 2007. This educational foundation has supported his career in technical program management and engineering roles across various companies.
Experience at VIZIO
Joe Kang worked at VIZIO in several capacities from 2006 to 2013. He started as a Technical Support Level III for three years, then became an Escalations Tech Lead for eight months. Following this, he served as a QA Test Engineer for three years, where he focused on product testing and quality assurance.