Staff Technical Product Manager, Autonomy

Aurora Innovation
San Francisco, CA

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 Staff level Technical Product Manager to join Aurora’s Product & Program Management team, partnering closely with the Behavior Planning team as well as Software development teams (i.e., Data Engine, Controls, etc.) broadly. The Behavior Planning team is an integral part of Aurora’s Driver team and is responsible for developing the algorithms for selecting safe and comfortable trajectories for the Aurora Driver.

In this role, you will


  • Partner deeply with Behavior Planning leads and engineers to plan and prioritize development with greatest product impact.

  • Assess requirements, facilitate selection of the best options, and coordinate the team to successfully evolve tools and operational processes to achieve them.

  • Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks and communicate status to upper management and project stakeholders, and engage and energize the project teams to achieve aggressive goals.

  • Manage complex projects at a large scale, spanning many functional teams and cross-functional initiatives. Instill an efficient project management mindset and workflow across the team, and function as a go-to resource for project management mentorship

  • Remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, manage issue escalations and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results proactively.

  • 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, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager, or Engineer in an autonomous systems, robotics, data science, machine learning, computer vision, or software development environment.

  • 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. 

  • A strong familiarity with machine learning models, robotics or computer vision systems and their architecture.

  • Direct, measurable impact through the design, development and launch of groundbreaking products or delivery of significant and novel technology programs.

  • High technical aptitude with 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.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience. 

  • Passion for shipping new to market products and the ability to dynamically adapt to new responsibilities needed to do so

 

The base salary range for this position is $181-$290K 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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Posted 2025-11-25

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