Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Aurora
Security
$181-262k
+ Annual bonus & equity compensation
3+ days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Self-driving technology company
Open for applications
Self-driving technology company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$181-262k
+ Annual bonus & equity compensation
3+ days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in Technical Program or Product Management, with in the automotive or AV domain preferred and also cybersecurity experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale programs with an emphasis on project management, requirements management, and integrating hardware and software features into complex products
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional product teams
- Hands-on experience directing product development
Desirable
- Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up, particularly in product-focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements
- Strong knowledge of industry security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO21434)
- Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly in a product context
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
What the job involves
- The mission of Aurora’s OneTech Security Product Management team is to embed security into every aspect of Aurora’s products—spanning software, hardware, and services
- As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for driving security strategy and initiatives across the organization, ensuring that security is a fundamental and functional part of the Aurora product development process
- You will act as a bridge between Security and Product teams across the organization, moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed execution to ensure that complex, cross-functional security is successfully integrated into products developed across the company
- Your ability to lead, influence, and manage large-scale security initiatives will be essential in safeguarding Aurora’s products and ensuring they meet the highest security standards
- Collaborate with product teams: Work closely with product management, Software and Hardware Development, engineering, and security teams to define security features, assess product risks, prioritize security initiatives, and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust
- Engage with suppliers and development partners: Work closely with hardware and software suppliers and Tier1 development partners to define and align on cybersecurity features, drive their timely delivery, and ensure that contributions meet Aurora’s security standards and support overall product integrity and user trust
- Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance, governance, and risk management programs, ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development from hardware to support applications and that they are aligned with company goals objectives
- Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making across the organization
Our take
In spite of emerging from stealth mode in 2018, Aurora is making strong waves in the flurry of startups racing to develop fully autonomous vehicles. Aurora’s hardware and software developments have historically focused on self-driving trucks, which it expects to launch commercially in 2024.
It recently named Ossa Fisher as its new President, who will focus on scaling operations ahead of this commercial launch. Passenger cars and associated services are expected to roll out following this launch. However, the self-driving industry is riddled with unmet deadlines, cash shortfalls, and tough technological challenges.
To remain competitive with deep-pocket industry giants like Tesla and Google’s Waymo, the company continues to land substantial backing from the likes of Sequoia Capital, accelerating its post-IPO growth. The pedigree of its founders may well continue to win over investor confidence. It boasts leading prior positions in the self-driving divisions of Tesla, Uber, and Google.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2020
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2019
$600m
SERIES B
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Choice of regional HMO options, PPO options, and high deductible plans, with the option to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). If you choose a high deductible health plan, Aurora will make employer contributions to your HSA
- Comprehensive dental coverage and access to a nationwide provider network
- Coverage for vision exams, glasses, contacts, discounts for LASIK, and other vision services through a nationwide provider network
- In-office lunches, snacks, and drinks available
- GymPass offers on-demand virtual classes (fitness, yoga, strength, and more), well-being coaching, and budget management. Discount on nationwide gym memberships
- Headspace offers access to guided sessions that focus on everything from stress to relationships, anxiety, and sleep
- SoFi. Refinance your home, student and personal loans
- Fetch offers discounts on pet insurance
- PerkSpot offers discounts on vacations, car rentals, and entertainment
- Access support services to help with your family planning journey including fertility care, adoption, and surrogacy. Reimbursement of $20,000 lifetime benefit
- Save for your future with Aurora’s 401(k) Plan. Pre-tax and Roth contribution options are available
- 24/7 access to online resources and unlimited phone consultations for stress, grief counseling, depression, and relationship conflicts (personal and professional), and limited in-person sessions
- Set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified transit and commuter benefits
- Cigna travel accident insurance provided for business travel
- LinkedIn Learning is an e-learning resource to support professional development. Aurora Academy is an internal learning and development program designed to up-level our team by teaching skills that are essential to Aurora’s mission
- Modern Health is a mental wellness benefit that includes 14 sessions with a certified coach and 12 sessions with a therapist, if needed. Unlimited access to live provider- lead community circles, digital mediation, and more
- Flexible/reasonable vacation for salaried employees; accrual of 20 vacation days per year for non-exempt employees, 11 paid company holidays per year, and reasonable sick time to stay home, rest, and get better
- Network of employee-led groups that represent Aurorans, organized by cultural identity or collaborative purpose
- Aurora provides all new parents and caregivers 18 weeks of coordinated pay and time off for the birth or placement of a child. Up to 4 weeks of paid medical leave for your own personal illness or injury, or to care for a sick family member
- Set aside pre-tax money to pay for healthcare and dependent daycare expenses using FSA plans
- Company-paid premiums for life insurance (2x salary up to $500,000). Voluntary life & AD&D coverage for you and your dependents is available. Short-term disability benefits are 60% weekly benefit up to a max of $2,500 after a short waiting period. Long-term disability benefits are 60% of monthly salary to $10,000 after a waiting period. Option to enroll in voluntary life/AD&D insurance
- 24/7 access to Unum’s worldwide emergency travel assistance services for personal travel
Company HQ
Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA
Leadership
Chris Urmson
(Co-Founder & CEO)They have a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon, and worked as a robotics research scientist at SAIC. They were CTO of Self-Driving Cars at Google.
Drew Bagnell
(Chief Scientist)They hold a Robotics PhD from Carnegie Mellon, where they are also an Associate Professor. They were Autonomy Architect and Perception Lead at Uber Advanced Technology Center. Held the position of CTO at Aurora for over 3 years.
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