Aurora · 4 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Software Infrastructure
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology to enhance mobility and logistics. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead critical infrastructure programs, collaborating with engineering teams to execute a long-term technical roadmap and enhance communication across the organization.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with senior engineering leaders to define, de-risk, and execute the long-term technical roadmap
Lead the delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure programs that span multiple teams and organizations
Design and implement a pragmatic program management framework for the Tech Foundations group
Operate at the architectural level to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks
Establish clear and efficient processes for tracking and communicating program status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders across the company
Collaborate with engineering leads on quarterly and long-term staffing plans
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, successfully shipping complex software infrastructure or platform products
Deep, hands-on experience with modern, large-scale infrastructure, such as cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP), automated data pipelines, CI/CD and developer tooling, or distributed compute systems
Demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical concepts and facilitate discussions between senior engineering teams on topics like system architecture, design trade-offs, and operational readiness
Proven expertise in tailoring and applying project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to fit the needs of complex, R&D-focused teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical teams
Preferred
Experience in high-stakes domains such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
A background working in environments with tight hardware and software integration challenges
Experience scaling infrastructure in a rapidly growing organization
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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