Aurora · 16 hours ago
Manager, HIL Platform Engineering
Mountain View, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $303K/yr
10+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. The Software Engineering Manager will lead the HIL Platform team, focusing on transforming internal tools into a customer-centric service while managing large-scale infrastructure projects and mentoring engineers.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Operationalize the Platform as a Product: Transform internal hardware and simulation tools into a reliable, "customer-centric" service that enables Autonomy engineers to ship code with confidence and speed
Drive Strategic Technical Trade-offs: Evaluate complex architectural proposals—such as build-vs-buy on hardware rigs or cloud vs. local simulation—balancing immediate project needs with long-term platform scalability
Master Project Lifecycle & Execution: Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, from initial requirements gathering with cross-functional stakeholders to laboratory deployment and maintenance
Mentor and Scale the Team: Foster a high-performance culture by coaching engineers on technical excellence and career growth, while recruiting top-tier talent to meet the evolving demands of our truck programs
Bridge Software and Physical Reality: Act as the primary interface between pure software teams and vehicle hardware teams, ensuring the platform accurately reflects the complexities of an autonomous truck
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional software or systems engineering experience: successfully built and shipped complex technical products or platforms
7+ years of people management experience: a demonstrated ability to lead teams through high-pressure delivery cycles and organizational growth
Strategic Decision-Making: Proven ability to analyze technical trade-offs (e.g., performance vs. maintainability) and align engineering roadmaps with overarching business objectives
Strong Project Management: Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with a focus on predictable delivery, risk mitigation, and resource allocation
Technical Breadth: High proficiency in at least one systems-level language (e.g., C++ or Rust), an automation/scripting language (e.g., Python, Golang) or cloud infrastructure with the ability to lead deep-dive technical reviews across different layers of the stack
Preferred
Product-Minded Infrastructure: Experience managing 'platform-as-a-product' teams (e.g., DevOps, Developer Tools, or Simulation) where the primary customers are other engineers
HIL or Robotics Exposure: Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, robotics middleware (ROS), or hardware-software integration
Safety-Critical Systems: Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, or medical devices where safety and reliability are paramount
Scaling Internal Labs: Experience managing physical assets or laboratory infrastructure at scale within a high-growth technology environment
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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