Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

About the role

The Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security will drive security strategy and initiatives across Aurora, embedding security into software, hardware, and services. Acting as a bridge between Security and Product teams, you will move between high‑level strategy and detailed execution to ensure cross‑functional security is integrated into products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management, software and hardware development, engineering, and security teams to define security features, assess product risks, prioritize initiatives, create business and technical use cases, and implement strategic controls.
• Engage with hardware and software suppliers and Tier 1 development partners to define cybersecurity features, drive timely delivery, and ensure contributions meet Aurora’s security standards.
• Develop high‑level security roadmaps and plans (business and technical), documenting cross‑functional dependencies and critical paths.
• Lead security integration by developing and executing security assurance, governance, and risk management programs throughout all phases of product development.
• Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data‑driven decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical product, program, or product management, preferably in the automotive or autonomous‑vehicle domain, with cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing product strategies, building use cases, and leading large‑scale programs with emphasis on project and requirements management and integration of hardware and software features.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional product teams.
• Hands‑on experience participating in and directing product development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up, especially in environments with stringent security requirements.
• Strong knowledge of auto‑industry security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 21434).
• Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Pay

San Francisco, CA; Mountain View, CA; and Seattle, WA: $181,000 – $262,000 per year.
Pittsburgh, PA: $163,000 – $236,000 per year.
Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location; starting base pay is set based on skills, experience, qualifications, education, and market conditions and may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid work environment requiring at least three days per week in the office. Flexible work locations are available (Mountain View, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Detroit) for U.S.-based employees; full remote is not available.

Working at Aurora

Aurora values integrity, ambitious goals, and a collaborative culture where employees win together. The company emphasizes safety, inclusion, and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.