Aurora Innovation

Lead security integration and risk management programs across product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing external assessments. | Over 10 years of experience in technical program management with a focus on cybersecurity, proven leadership in security programs, and experience managing external security assessments. | The mission of Aurora's Security Technical Program Management (TPM) team is to embed security into every aspect of Aurora's products-spanning software, hardware, and services. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for driving security strategy and initiatives across the organization, ensuring that security is a fundamental part of the product development process. You will act as a bridge between Security and Product teams, moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed execution to ensure that complex, cross-functional security programs are successfully integrated into product development. Your ability to lead, influence, and manage large-scale security initiatives will be essential in safeguarding Aurora's products and ensuring they meet the highest security standards. Job level is negotiable based on experience. Flexible work locations are available (MTV, SFO, PIT, SEA, MI) for US-based employees (Full remote is not available for this role). In this role you will: • Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance, governance, and risk management programs, ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development and aligned with company objectives. • Collaborate with product teams: Work closely with product management, engineering, and security teams to assess product risks, prioritize security initiatives, and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust. • Drive external assessments: Oversee external security assessments and penetration tests, translating findings into actionable risk mitigation strategies that enhance product security. • Manage product risk: Lead the security risk management program with a focus on product-related risks, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management efforts and compliance with industry regulations. • Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, particularly within the context of product development. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. • Proven experience leading large-scale security programs with an emphasis on integrating security into product development cycles. • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional product teams. • Hands-on experience managing external security assessments and penetration tests, with the ability to translate technical findings into practical security improvements for products. • Hands-on experience directing product development. Desirable Qualifications: • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, CISM, or equivalent, demonstrating expertise in cybersecurity and product risk management. • Experience building and scaling security programs from the ground up, particularly in product-focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements. • Strong knowledge of industry security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST, GDPR), with proven experience ensuring product compliance. • Proven ability to lead organizational change, especially in implementing new security processes within product teams. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly in a product context. The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$262,000. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. #LI-KS1 #Mid-Senior

Lead cross-functional programs in autonomous sensing and perception, translating company roadmaps into technical strategies, and managing program execution and stakeholder communication. | Minimum 7 years in a technical program or product management role in autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields, with strong technical aptitude and understanding of ML, computer vision, or data systems. | Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Technical Product & Program manager who will work with our Autonomy Sensing team. In this role, you will Lead large cross-functional programs that are predominantly driven by Autonomy Sensing/Perception engineering scope. This includes programs to expand the Aurora Driver’s Weather ODD and to expand Perception capabilities as the Aurora Driver operates on more advanced hardware kits and scales to new geographies. Deeply understand the company-level roadmap and translate this into a Sensing/Perception technical roadmap with clear milestones and metrics. Deeply understand customer and business needs and use this understanding to prioritize work across the Sensing/Perception organization. Help facilitate tradeoff discussions based on awareness of engineering effort and product needs (ROI awareness). Own the overlap of technical roadmaps among partner teams within Autonomy Sensing including: Perception, Machine Learning Data Engine, and Sensor Simulation to define the required evolution of data sourcing, simulation, model training, and testing. Ensure this roadmap allows the team to deliver on company level goals. Provide strategic guidance on make/buy data decisions. Influence a strategy for real world sourcing versus simulation by exploring all available options and presenting possible solutions. Author PRDs to define product requirements for the Sensing/Perception team. Define new metrics and dashboards to improve how we measure and track execution. Own program schedules, program reviews, and executive communications. Identify key bottlenecks within Autonomy Sensing from both a staffing perspective as well as a process perspective. Propose solutions for eliminating bottlenecks and accelerating output. Serve as a thought leader in both the Product Management and Program Management space by providing best-in-class PM and TPM leadership, mentorship, and product/program execution. Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective. Required Qualifications Minimum of 7 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer in an autonomous systems, robotics, machine learning, or software development environment. 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. A strong familiarity with robotics or computer vision systems and their architecture or broad background with ML or data systems. Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers. The base salary range for this position is $197K-$285K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. #LI-SP1 #Director Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Lead and manage a team of engineers to develop and operate fleet management and partner API solutions for autonomous vehicle operations. | Requires 10+ years in software development, 5+ years in engineering management, expertise in cloud services, APIs, and experience with large-scale backend systems. | Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for an exceptional Senior Engineering Manager to join the Aurora Services Engineering team and take on a critical leadership role in building Aurora's suite of fleet management tools. The Aurora Services Engineering team creates full-stack solutions including backend services, web apps, mobile apps, and real-time onboard code that enable commercial operation of autonomous vehicle fleets at scale. Our mission is to build the software that drives the commercial side of our platform such as assigning work to autonomous vehicles, providing remote support, managing a fleet of vehicles, and receiving orders from customers. As Aurora prepares to massively scale its fleet and integrate with partners on an API level, the tools we build are critical to the efficient daily operation of our business. As the Senior Engineering Manager for the Dispatching & Partner Integrations team, you will lead a team of 8-10 engineers to own the design, implementation, and operation of solutions for Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Management and Partner API integrations with some of the biggest companies in the trucking industry. You will drive both incremental features to existing products and greenfield completely new ones to make a significant impact on the way commercial fleet operations function at Aurora. In this role, you will Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of 8-10 software engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning. Design complex systems from the ground up, partnering closely with software, hardware and infrastructure engineering teams. Lead the team to architect, design, and build frontends and scalable cloud backend services that power real-time and offline workflows essential for commercial operations, fleet optimization, and autonomy improvement. Drive the execution and delivery of robust, well-engineered solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and engineering practices across the team. Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Autonomy, and Operations stakeholders to define & execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Dispatching & Partner Integrations team. Champion the engineering team and its vision to internal & external stakeholders. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and end-to-end ownership within the team. Required Qualifications BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of industry experience in software development, including 5+ years of direct experience as an Engineering Manager leading a team of 5+ engineers, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale backend systems. Deep expertise in cloud backend development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design. Experience with external customer facing software including production rollout with real customers. Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career path development. Experience working with Product Management and UI/UX Design teams to define & deliver features that impact end users at scale. Phenomenal communication skills, with the capacity to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. You know how to write an effective technical spec, provide feedback to others, translate technical concepts into lay terms, and incorporate feedback into your efforts. You value and practice openness, empathy, kindness, and collaboration. Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects that span multiple engineering teams. A preference for action. You will use good judgment to balance speed and quality. You will drive the engineering team to deliver products that are built in a responsible and sustainable way. Desirable qualifications Experience in transportation, logistics, or other time-sensitive operations. Experience with safety and mission critical applications. Experience with fleet management solutions for Robots, Vehicles or Aerial Drones. Experience in operations research or optimization algorithms. The base salary range for this position is $212,000 - $340,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. #LI-Mid Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.