Senior Manager Hardware Systems Applications Engineering

Who we are

Auroras mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely quickly and broadly.

The Aurora Driverwill create a new era in mobility and logistics one that will bring a safer more efficient and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate intelligent individuals growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora visit follow us onLinkedIn.

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer get crucial goods where they need to go and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.Were searching for a Senior Manager - Hardware Systems Applications Engineering.

In this role you will

• Work on-site in the DFW area which is our center of excellence for fleet operations.
• Synthesize top-level business goals with the team charter to plan quarterly goals for the team and work with the team to track and drive them to completion
• Define key inputs and outputs for the team and develop internal to team processes to ensure consistent execution of the teams deliverables.
• Define staffing needs for the team and manage resource planning of the existing team to meet business needs (Eg shift scheduling training needs identification etc)
• Develop and manage cross-functional workflows between software product operations and other HW engineering teams to ensure clear handoff on deliverables.
• Develop maintain and track metrics that provide real-time signal onwith respect to Aurora product hardware health and performance
• Communicate upward to leadership WRT team deliverables ranging from top-level fleet metrics to low-level details on specific issue investigations on a weekly basis.
• Travel up to 30% from the home office to one of:Engineering sites (PIT MTV)Operations sites (PAL FTW El Paso PHX HOU) andRemote test locations (TRC Ohio)

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• 10 years managing direct reports including remote / offsite personnel
• 10 years experience developing RASICs process definitions workflow definitions with cross-functional teams.
• 10 years of work-related experience in the Automotive Engineering field specifically with sustaining engineering of fielded products.
• Expertise using JIRA for issue management including creation of custom reports dashboards etc and driving continuous improvements on existing workflows.
• Ability to be objective (data-driven) and apply an empirical process to solving issues.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using AI tools and agents to expedite workflow execution.
• Hands-on experience using data analytics platforms like Mode Holistics or similar to develop data driven metrics of success at an enterprise level.

The base salary range for this position is $178000 - $285000 per year. Auroras pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills experience qualifications relevant education or training and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus equity compensation and benefits.