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Staff/Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Updated on 10/15/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$177k - $284kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Lafayette, CO, USA

25% travel as needed.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Requirements
  • This role requires 25% travel as needed.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager, in an autonomous systems, robotics, embedded systems, or software development environment. A 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 area, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience.
  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers.
  • Strong experience in project management; practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited.
Responsibilities
  • Partner tightly with PSS and Autonomy engineering leaders to drive successful execution and delivery of software for HW/SW integration programs.
  • Serve as a go-to resource for information and up-to-date status for relevant programs including facilitating regular executive program reviews.
  • Develop detailed credible engineering plans for bringing up software to enable new hardware platforms, up and to including lineside manufacturing integration.
  • Partner with other TPMs and Product Managers (across HW and SW) to understand the company product roadmap and upcoming HW/SW integration programs requiring SW support.
  • Partner closely with Hardware Product and Engineering teams to inform future hardware architecture from the lens of software requirements or feasibility.
  • Engage Vehicle Operations teams across all sites to help facilitate initial bring-up testing and eventually deployment of new hardware platforms; Be 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 the TPM team and Hardware/Operations.
  • Proactively identify and remove obstacles to unblock team execution and balance competing priorities, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum and clear roadblocks.

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at changing how transportation works. Their main product, the Aurora Driver, can be added to different types of vehicles to allow them to drive themselves, transporting both people and goods. Aurora stands out from its competitors by working closely with logistics companies, ridesharing services, and vehicle manufacturers to help them use this technology effectively. This partnership approach not only helps Aurora grow but also improves the safety and efficiency of its partners. The company makes money by licensing its self-driving technology to these partners, providing ongoing support and updates as part of the service. A key feature of Aurora's technology is its advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, which helps the vehicles detect their surroundings accurately. Aurora's goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$5.4B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Continental highlight its strong market position and potential for large-scale deployment.
  • The company's focus on safety and rigorous testing protocols make it a trusted name in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Aurora's planned launch of fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year indicates imminent commercial success and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle market is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Gatik posing significant challenges.
  • Delays in regulatory approvals or technological setbacks could hinder Aurora's commercialization timeline.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar technology offers superior range and speed in detecting surroundings, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The Virtual Testing Suite allows for extensive off-road testing, ensuring robustness and reliability before deployment, a feature not commonly found in the industry.
  • Aurora's collaborative approach with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers accelerates the commercialization of self-driving technology, unlike competitors who may operate in silos.

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