Senior Technical Product Program Manager, HW/SW Integration presso Aurora Innovation

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 Program Manager to join Aurora’s Software Product & Program Management team focusing on hardware/software integration and calibration software. Sensor calibration ensures that sensors spanning multiple domains (lidar, radar, cameras, and more) are well aligned to create the clear pictures of the world for our prescription systems.

This role will partner closely with our Hardware, Firmware, and Software teams to evolve our calibration software approach to build and calibrate trucks with the Aurora Driver at scale. This role will also involve coordinating with hardware manufacturing partners, vehicle OEMs, and servicing partners to understand requirements, deliver high quality calibration software, and establish support for calibration activities on the road and at factories across the globe.

In this role, you will

• Partner tightly with Hardware, Firmware, and Software engineering leaders to drive successful execution and delivery of vehicle and sensor calibration systems.
• 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 software that scales our calibration approaches across multiple generations, multiple factories, and an increasingly large fleet.
• Partner with other TPMs and Product Managers (across HW and SW) to understand the company product roadmap and how the calibration team will support a growing number of vehicles and partners.
• Collaborate closely with our OEM team and vehicle OEM partners to understand each factory’s requirements, agree on mutual time plans, and deliver a calibration approach which makes each vehicle program successful.
• Engage Hardware Operations teams to pilot and support the latest calibration technology to upfit and keep our next generation engineering fleets running well.
• Define the end-to-end software lifecycle from a calibration perspective including: product conception, hardware manufacturing, OEM integration, and sensor servicing for on-road operations.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to unblock team execution and balance competing priorities, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum and clear roadblocks.

Required Qualifications

• This role may be located in Pittsburgh, PA or Mountain View, CA to have close proximity to Hardware & Vehicle OEM Partner teams.
• Travel up to 25%, including international travel, expected to support Aurora Driver Kit manufacturing and OEM integration plants.
• Minimum of 5 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 sensor calibration, automotive OEM partnerships, and contract manufacturing is highly desirable.
• 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.

The base salary wage range for this position is $150,000-$240,000 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.

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