Aurora · 5 days ago
Staff Product Designer, Human-Robot Interaction
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $201K/yr
5+ years expAurora is focused on delivering the benefits of self-driving technology and is seeking a Staff Product Designer to join their Product Design Team. In this role, you will lead design for human-robot interaction projects, conducting research and creating prototypes to enhance user experiences with autonomous systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design for key HRI projects, from initial discovery and research through implementation support
Conduct hands-on research to ground your designs in reality, leveraging direct access to end-users, engineering labs, and our vehicle test track facilities
Create prototypes to model and evaluate how our system communicates state and intentions across digital, physical, and human touchpoints
Flex between broad, ambiguous design explorations and narrowly scoped, tactical feature work, adapting to the needs of each project
Deliver prototypes, interaction models, journey maps, and service blueprints that bring clarity to complex interactions
Partner closely with a core team of cross-functional collaborators to define, explore, and ship solutions that have a real-world impact
Present your work and design rationale to collaborators and senior leadership, influencing the strategic direction of HRI at Aurora
Contribute to our design system and vibrant studio culture, helping to maintain cohesion and raise the bar for quality across the team
Qualification
Required
An online portfolio with examples showing how you work and the of your work in complex technical domains
Proven experience (5+ years or equivalent) designing digital or service experiences
Ability to model and communicate interaction concepts through sketches, wireframes, and dynamic prototypes
Experience working closely with engineering, product, and design peers to define, design, ship, and iterate on highly usable products
Strong prototyping skills in Figma
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design decisions to technical and non-technical collaborators
Comfort working in technically complex environments with ambiguous problems
Preferred
High proficiency with methods of human-centered design
Experience designing for robotics, autonomous vehicles, logistics, or integrated hardware and software products
Background in adjacent industries such as aviation, healthcare, or industrial systems where safety, clarity, and reliability are critical
Experience with generative AI tools, 3D modeling, or industrial design concepts
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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