Aurora · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Software Infrastructure
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead critical infrastructure programs within the Tech Foundations organization, partnering with engineering teams to translate technical visions into actionable roadmaps and ensure project execution.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with senior engineering leaders to define, de-risk, and execute the long-term technical roadmap
Ensure programs and staffing are aligned to strategic priorities and serve as a key proxy for engineering leads in organizational and planning matters
Lead the delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure programs that span multiple teams and organizations
Proactively identify and dismantle roadblocks, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive escalations to ensure momentum and progress
Design and implement a pragmatic program management framework for the Tech Foundations group
Create the 'operating system' that enables our teams to plan, execute, and communicate in unison, while mentoring other TPMs and engineers on project management best practices
Operate at the architectural level to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks
Ask clarifying questions that sharpen priorities, and propose technical alternatives to drive more effective engineering outcomes
Establish clear and efficient processes for tracking and communicating program status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders across the company
Ensure there is broad awareness of our progress and its impact on company-wide goals
Collaborate with engineering leads on quarterly and long-term staffing plans
Provide critical input on prioritization and resource allocation, especially where complex trade-offs exist
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
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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