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.  We are searching for a vehicle reliability technician to be located in Dallas-Fort Worth. In this role, you will work closely with our site reliability engineers, vehicle service technicians, and vehicle operators to support the third shift of Vehicle Operations (6 PM - 4 AM CST). You will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and tracking all issues the autonomous vehicle fleet encounters while in the field.

In this role, you will

• Provide technical support to vehicles that encounter software or hardware issues. 
• Troubleshoot and perform general root cause analysis for common software and hardware faults across all quickly developing platforms. 
• Collaborate with engineers, operations and product to improve product performance, drive down faults, and maximize test efficiency
• Triage of vehicle issues providing data, analysis, and support to engineering teams to determine root cause and corrective actions
• Creation of run books to facilitate standard and accelerated troubleshooting
• Perform sensor calibrations, fleet upgrades, and new platform bring-up 

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with the Linux Operating System in a support and troubleshooting capacity. 
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills from inception through documentation and closure
• Experience working with various complex hardware and software systems including lidar, radar, cameras, and computers
• Detail oriented self starter with strong desire to learn new skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across different teams, offices, and time zones
• Ability to wear different hats and quickly multitask 
• Excellent documentation skills

Desirable Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related STEM field
• Previous automotive or AV technical experience 
• Deep understanding of computer networking systems
• Programming skills (e.g Python, Go, C++, SQL)

The base hourly wage range for this position is $37.00-$47.00 per hour.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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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. We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Map Production to lead a critical function within our Mapping Operations team. This role will manage a team of subject matter experts responsible for high quality map annotations, policy enforcement, and escalation resolutions in addition to driving performance and efficiency across a large, international vendor workforce.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, process optimization, and performance management experience. You will be responsible for building scalable workflows, establishing clear documentation and standards, and using data to continuously improve production performance. 

In this role, you will

• Lead and develop a team of 8-10 highly trained Operators through coaching, regular performance feedback, and career development support
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Own performance of a large, globally distributed workforce through data-driven management systems and clear, standardized operating procedures
• Ensure production targets for throughput, quality, and productivity are defined and consistently met
• Monitor operational metrics and proactively address performance regressions
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and consistency across multiple mapping workflows
• Design and implement standardized processes that enable Operators to consistently produce high-quality annotations at scale
• Partner with Training, Product Operations, and Engineering to translate domain knowledge into scalable training and documentation
• Partner with Data Analytics to identify trends and drive targeted improvements with measurable results
• Advocate for user experience and pain points with Product Operations and Engineering to help identify tooling opportunities to improve performance metrics
• Support launch and scaling of new annotation initiatives and mapping programs

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Operations or Operational Strategy roles
• 5+ years of experience managing people and developing high-performing teams
• Strong experience with process optimization, standardization, and operational scaling
• Experience managing large operational programs with distributed teams
• Strong analytics skills and experience using data to drive performance improvements
• Experience developing clear operational documentation and workflows
• Experience working closely with Product Operations, Training, Data Analytics, and Engineering to improve operational workflows and tools

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in mapping, geospatial, AI data annotation, or autonomous vehicle operations
• Experience managing international or vendor-based workforces
• Familiarity with operational dashboards and analytics tools (e.g. SQL, Mode, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience launching or scaling large operational programs

The base salary range for this position is $115K - $165K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior

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. 

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Performance Engineering and Optimization (PeO) team. As a technical leader in this high-impact group, you will spearhead efforts to push the boundaries of our system's efficiency, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of the industry. This is a rare opportunity to own the performance roadmap for a commercialized product, tackling complex, large-scale engineering challenges that directly influence the reliability and speed of our fielded environment.

In this role you will

• Lead cross-functional performance initiatives to identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks, significantly improving end-to-end latency and system throughput.
• Architect and implement advanced system instrumentation frameworks to provide deep visibility into modern OS-level performance metrics.
• Drive the technical strategy for C/C++ optimization, mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices for high-performance systems-level programming.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to ensure that performance remains a core pillar throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to field deployment.
• Analyze and interpret complex telemetry data from fielded environments to proactively address performance regressions and optimize resource utilization.

Required qualifications

• 8–10+ years of professional experience in systems-level programming
• Lead C/C++ optimization and system instrumentation to improve latency and throughput.
• Experience delivering and supporting a commercialized product in a fielded environment.
• Hands-on expertise with modern OS-level instrumentation toolkits 

Desirable qualifications

• Proven track record of technical leadership for large-scale performance engineering projects within the autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
• Deep familiarity with Linux kernel internals, memory management, and hardware-software co-design principles.
• Experience with specialized profiling tools (e.g., eBPF, perf, or Ftrace) and automated performance regression testing suites.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on systems performance.

The base salary range for this position is $171,000.00-$273,000.00 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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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. 

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Mapping Operations team. This role will partner closely with Program Management, Operations, and Engineering teams to enable better data-driven decision-making across workflows and systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. You will identify trends, measure operational and system performance, and provide recommendations that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. 

In this role, you will:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide clear visibility into operational health and system performance
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and domain owners
• Partner with domain owners to evaluate impact of process and system changes through data analysis and experimentation
• Identify root-causes of operational inefficiencies and propose data-driven solutions
• Build scalable reporting pipelines to support recurring operational review and decision-making
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure database structure and data availability continues to enable scalable tracking of operational and system performance metrics

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in business analytics or data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large datasets
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (e.g. Mode, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, and Engineering teams

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in mapping, ML data annotations, autonomous vehicle, or large-scale operations environments
• Familiar with geospatial datasets or mapping workflows
• Experience with experiment design, A/B testing, or performance measurement frameworks
• Knowledge of data modeling or data pipeline concepts

The base salary range for this position is  $111,000 - $178,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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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. We’re searching for a Software Engineer to join Aurora’s Behavior Planning ML Platform team.  Our team is responsible for building both the offline pipelines to train and evaluate models and the infrastructure to efficiently run these models onboard the vehicle. On the offboard side, we build and support  the large scale distributed pipelines that model developers rely on to source data at scale, train, and evaluate machine learning models. On the onboard side, we build and maintain the on-vehicle infrastructure required to deploy these models and run inference in a soft real-time system.

In this role, you will

• Develop large scale pipelines for data extraction, model training and model evaluation
• Build and optimize onboard ML infrastructure used to deploy models and run inference onboard the vehicle
• Collaborate closely with motion planning, systems engineering, and other autonomy groups to define and develop critical ML workflow requirements.

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related fields. > 6 months of experience
• Strong programming skills in C++ or Python, ideally both
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals - especially operating system concepts including concurrency, memory management and process scheduling.

Desirable Qualifications (this section is optional)

• Experience with GPU programming and Nvidia profiling tools - CUDA, NSight Systems, Nsight Compute
• Experience working in cloud compute (AWS, Azure, GCP) ideally with batch processing or other large-scale workflow management platforms. 
• Experience profiling and optimizing software on Linux

The base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $181,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior 

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. We are seeking a Manager, Mapping Programs to lead a team of Program Managers responsible for driving operational rigor across map delivery programs. This role will establish structured Program Management practices that ensure milestones are clearly defined, progress is consistently communicated, and risks are proactively managed.

The ideal candidate excels at organizing a broad range of technical information, building scalable tracking mechanisms, and communicating clearly with stakeholders across various levels and departments. You will coach and develop early-career Program Managers while ensuring programs operate with strong discipline, transparency, and alignment across the organization.

In this role, you will

• Manage a team of early-stage Program Managers (4-5 direct reports) supporting map delivery programs across map expansion, map maintenance, SW testing, and ML model developement
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and structure to help develop strong Program Managers
• Foster a culture of accountability, organization, and operational excellence
• Develop standardized frameworks for managing cross-functional operational programs
• Ensure programs have clearly defined objectives, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics
• Develop dashboards, reporting cadences, and operational reviews to drive visibility and alignment
• Translate complex and technical program updates into clear, concise executive-level communication
• Establish process to proactively identify, track, and mitigate program risks
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams to resolve issues and maintain program momentum

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Program Management, Operations Management, or Operational Strategy roles
• 5+ years of experience in managing or mentoring Program or Project Managers
• Strong experience establishing Program Management frameworks including documentation, tracking mechanisms, and stakeholder communication
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability or organize complex, technical programs and drive alignment across multiple teams 
• Experience managing cross-functional Operational programs with multiple stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in mapping, geospatial, ML operations, or autonomous vehicle programs
• Experience working in fast-paced, startup or scaling operational environments
• Familiarity with program tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience building Operational dashboards or working with Analytics team to measure program performance

The base salary range for this position is $127K - $184K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior 

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. We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Map Production to lead a critical function within our Mapping Operations team. This role will manage a team of subject matter experts responsible for high quality map annotations, policy enforcement, and escalation resolutions in addition to driving performance and efficiency across a large, international vendor workforce.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, process optimization, and performance management experience. You will be responsible for building scalable workflows, establishing clear documentation and standards, and using data to continuously improve production performance. 

In this role, you will

• Lead and develop a team of 8-10 highly trained Operators through coaching, regular performance feedback, and career development support
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Own performance of a large, globally distributed workforce through data-driven management systems and clear, standardized operating procedures
• Ensure production targets for throughput, quality, and productivity are defined and consistently met
• Monitor operational metrics and proactively address performance regressions
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and consistency across multiple mapping workflows
• Design and implement standardized processes that enable Operators to consistently produce high-quality annotations at scale
• Partner with Training, Product Operations, and Engineering to translate domain knowledge into scalable training and documentation
• Partner with Data Analytics to identify trends and drive targeted improvements with measurable results
• Advocate for user experience and pain points with Product Operations and Engineering to help identify tooling opportunities to improve performance metrics
• Support launch and scaling of new annotation initiatives and mapping programs

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Operations or Operational Strategy roles
• 5+ years of experience managing people and developing high-performing teams
• Strong experience with process optimization, standardization, and operational scaling
• Experience managing large operational programs with distributed teams
• Strong analytics skills and experience using data to drive performance improvements
• Experience developing clear operational documentation and workflows
• Experience working closely with Product Operations, Training, Data Analytics, and Engineering to improve operational workflows and tools

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in mapping, geospatial, AI data annotation, or autonomous vehicle operations
• Experience managing international or vendor-based workforces
• Familiarity with operational dashboards and analytics tools (e.g. SQL, Mode, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience launching or scaling large operational programs

The base salary range for this position is $127K - $184K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior

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. We are seeking a Manager, Mapping Programs to lead a team of Program Managers responsible for driving operational rigor across map delivery programs. This role will establish structured Program Management practices that ensure milestones are clearly defined, progress is consistently communicated, and risks are proactively managed.

The ideal candidate excels at organizing a broad range of technical information, building scalable tracking mechanisms, and communicating clearly with stakeholders across various levels and departments. You will coach and develop early-career Program Managers while ensuring programs operate with strong discipline, transparency, and alignment across the organization.

In this role, you will

• Manage a team of early-stage Program Managers (4-5 direct reports) supporting map delivery programs across map expansion, map maintenance, SW testing, and ML model developement
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and structure to help develop strong Program Managers
• Foster a culture of accountability, organization, and operational excellence
• Develop standardized frameworks for managing cross-functional operational programs
• Ensure programs have clearly defined objectives, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics
• Develop dashboards, reporting cadences, and operational reviews to drive visibility and alignment
• Translate complex and technical program updates into clear, concise executive-level communication
• Establish process to proactively identify, track, and mitigate program risks
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Analytics teams to resolve issues and maintain program momentum

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Program Management, Operations Management, or Operational Strategy roles
• 5+ years of experience in managing or mentoring Program or Project Managers
• Strong experience establishing Program Management frameworks including documentation, tracking mechanisms, and stakeholder communication
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability or organize complex, technical programs and drive alignment across multiple teams 
• Experience managing cross-functional Operational programs with multiple stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in mapping, geospatial, ML operations, or autonomous vehicle programs
• Experience working in fast-paced, startup or scaling operational environments
• Familiarity with program tracking tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience building Operational dashboards or working with Analytics team to measure program performance

The base salary range for this position is $115K - $165K per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior 

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. 

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Performance Engineering and Optimization (PeO) team. As a technical leader in this high-impact group, you will spearhead efforts to push the boundaries of our system's efficiency, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of the industry. This is a rare opportunity to own the performance roadmap for a commercialized product, tackling complex, large-scale engineering challenges that directly influence the reliability and speed of our fielded environment.

In this role you will

• Lead cross-functional performance initiatives to identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks, significantly improving end-to-end latency and system throughput.
• Architect and implement advanced system instrumentation frameworks to provide deep visibility into modern OS-level performance metrics.
• Drive the technical strategy for C/C++ optimization, mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices for high-performance systems-level programming.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to ensure that performance remains a core pillar throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to field deployment.
• Analyze and interpret complex telemetry data from fielded environments to proactively address performance regressions and optimize resource utilization.

Required qualifications

• 8–10+ years of professional experience in systems-level programming
• Lead C/C++ optimization and system instrumentation to improve latency and throughput.
• Experience delivering and supporting a commercialized product in a fielded environment.
• Hands-on expertise with modern OS-level instrumentation toolkits 

Desirable qualifications

• Proven track record of technical leadership for large-scale performance engineering projects within the autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
• Deep familiarity with Linux kernel internals, memory management, and hardware-software co-design principles.
• Experience with specialized profiling tools (e.g., eBPF, perf, or Ftrace) and automated performance regression testing suites.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on systems performance.

The base salary range for this position is $189,000.00-$303,000.00 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

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#Mid-Senior 

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. 

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Performance Engineering and Optimization (PeO) team. As a technical leader in this high-impact group, you will spearhead efforts to push the boundaries of our system's efficiency, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of the industry. This is a rare opportunity to own the performance roadmap for a commercialized product, tackling complex, large-scale engineering challenges that directly influence the reliability and speed of our fielded environment.

In this role you will

• Lead cross-functional performance initiatives to identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks, significantly improving end-to-end latency and system throughput.
• Architect and implement advanced system instrumentation frameworks to provide deep visibility into modern OS-level performance metrics.
• Drive the technical strategy for C/C++ optimization, mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices for high-performance systems-level programming.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to ensure that performance remains a core pillar throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design to field deployment.
• Analyze and interpret complex telemetry data from fielded environments to proactively address performance regressions and optimize resource utilization.

Required qualifications

• 8–10+ years of professional experience in systems-level programming
• Lead C/C++ optimization and system instrumentation to improve latency and throughput.
• Experience delivering and supporting a commercialized product in a fielded environment.
• Hands-on expertise with modern OS-level instrumentation toolkits 

Desirable qualifications

• Proven track record of technical leadership for large-scale performance engineering projects within the autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
• Deep familiarity with Linux kernel internals, memory management, and hardware-software co-design principles.
• Experience with specialized profiling tools (e.g., eBPF, perf, or Ftrace) and automated performance regression testing suites.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a focus on systems performance.

The base salary range for this position is $189,000.00-$303,000.00 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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.

#Mid-Senior 

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