Full-Time

Staff Software Technical Program Manager

Aurora Services

Posted on 10/28/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$163k - $261kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Requirements
  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks.
  • Ability to work closely with engineers.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience as a Technical Program Manager or Engineering Manager in an SaaS, Cloud Services, or software development environment with experience driving deeply technical initiatives.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Data Science, Information Systems or a related area, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability preferred.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, and ability to context switch between major focus areas.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills, ability to influence without authority, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to simplify complex problems.
  • Experience working closely with Product Management and helping define roadmaps and provide valuable feedback in the Product development process.
  • Ability to break complex projects down to manageable milestones and deliver them in a successful and timely manner.
  • Direct, measurable impact through the design, development and launch of groundbreaking products or delivery of significant and novel technology programs.
  • Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences at all levels, from line engineers to partners to C-level executives.
  • Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
  • Passion for shipping new to market products and the ability to dynamically adapt to new responsibilities needed to do so.
Responsibilities
  • Build operations technology and support services to enable customers to integrate the Aurora Driver into existing carrier logistics operations.
  • Build technology that optimizes operations of autonomous vehicles and support resources for 24/7/365 operation.
  • Partner deeply with Aurora Services Product Management, Aurora Services Engineering, Autonomy Engineering, Safety, Security and Operations teams to execute on our roadmap for developing reliable and effective platform and tooling for our customers and operations partners to use for managing our fleet.
  • Manage and be accountable for complex projects at a large scale, spanning functional teams and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Work with Engineering to track progress against requirements.
  • Work with Operations to track progress against success metrics.
  • Establish appropriate meeting series to communicate and act upon known issues, feature requests, and bugs.
  • Report on status, risks, and blockers and request cross-functional or leadership support where needed.
  • Assess team resource capacity and ensure appropriate loading and prioritization of work.
  • Consolidate input from multiple internal engineering teams, external partners, safety, legal and business teams to create cohesive program work plans.
  • Work across teams to help execute towards company milestones and demos.
  • Have a deep technical understanding of how the Aurora Services platform software works including cloud infrastructure, integrations with Aurora Driver and the vehicle, network coverage, latency, uptime, and quality, and platform UI/UX.
  • Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose alternatives when necessary, ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective.
  • Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results.
  • Create weekly reports and run programmatic meetings with appropriate level of detail for the respective audience. Proactively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to address roadblocks.

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at transforming transportation. Its main product, the Aurora Driver, can be integrated into various vehicles to enable autonomous movement of people and goods. The technology works by utilizing an advanced sensor suite, including FirstLight Lidar, which detects and measures surroundings with high precision. Aurora collaborates with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers to commercialize its technology, setting itself apart from competitors through its strong partnerships and comprehensive support services. The company's goal is to enhance safety, improve lives, and expand access to transportation through its autonomous solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnership with Volvo accelerates market adoption of autonomous trucks.
  • Recent $483M capital raise supports Aurora's commercial launch plans.
  • Expansion into Phoenix enhances Aurora's presence in the logistics sector.

What critics are saying

  • Aurora's cash reserves are only expected to last until 2025.
  • Regulatory hurdles may delay Aurora's expansion into Phoenix.
  • Intensifying competition in the autonomous vehicle market could affect Aurora's growth.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data services for diverse vehicles.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

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