Senior Staff Product and Program Manager

About the Role

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to join the Software Product & Program Management team, focusing on hardware/software integration and new vehicle bring-up programs. This role will partner closely with software, embedded firmware, hardware engineering, and operations teams to bring the on-board software required for new hardware programs to life.

Responsibilities

• Partner tightly with software and firmware engineering leaders to drive successful planning and delivery of software for hardware/software integration programs.
• Serve as a go-to resource for program information and status, including facilitating regular executive program reviews.
• Develop detailed, credible engineering plans for bringing up software to enable new hardware platforms, from conception to on-road deployment.
• Collaborate with other TPMs and Product Managers (across hardware and software) to align with the company’s product roadmap and upcoming hardware programs requiring software support.
• Partner closely with Hardware Product and Engineering teams to inform future hardware architecture from the perspective of software requirements and feasibility.
• Engage Vehicle Operations teams across all sites to facilitate initial bring-up, testing, and deployment of new hardware platforms.
• Act as a conduit for feedback from first-line operations and reliability engineers to improve product capabilities and development processes.
• Help evolve and streamline approaches and processes for bringing up new hardware platforms in conjunction with hardware, software, and operations teams.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to unblock team execution, balancing competing priorities and escalating when necessary.
• Work deeply with industry hardware partners to plan, develop, and deliver critical components of the Aurora Driver Kit.

Requirements

• Up to 25% travel in the U.S. and to Europe as needed to collaborate with hardware partners and cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager in autonomous systems, robotics, embedded systems, or software development environments. Familiarity with automotive platforms, autonomous vehicles, or safety-critical software development is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication based on audience.
• Solid technical aptitude and ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges, and risks; ability to work closely with engineers.
• Strong experience in project management with practical familiarity in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to work in one of our offices at least 3 days per week.

Pay

• For roles based in Mountain View, CA and San Francisco, CA: The salary range is $197,000 - $316,000 per year.
• For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range is $178,000 - $285,000 per year.

Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, starting base pay will be based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Benefits

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together. We offer a hybrid work environment with in-office requirements at least 3 days per week to foster collaboration and leadership.