Staff Software TLM - Test Automation Engineering - Aurora Innovation

Who We AreAurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before
The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing
Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S
Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder
For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.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 Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager (TLM) to join Aurora’s Test Automation Engineering team. The Test Automation Engineering team is a new team within Aurora’s hardware organization
The team is tasked with creating and supporting test automation software infrastructure and accompanying test cases to enable hardware and firmware verification and validation (V&V) across the entire product lifecycle
Our framework will be responsible for test deployment, UI, sequencing, logging, results and data visualization, and any other needs related to automated hardware and software V&V
Our testing use cases and customer teams include Electrical Validation, Manufacturing Test, Vehicle Integration, Hardware Reliability, and Firmware Validation.This team is composed of highly motivated and skilled software engineers from a variety of engineering backgrounds
We are currently working to define and build a scalable, robust, and full featured automation framework
We may move fast, but we keep an eye on the future
Our product and support will be critical to Aurora’s success as the company scales its hardware organization. In this role, you willLead and manage a team of three-five test automation engineers. Be responsible for career and project management for your team. Interface with the rest of the Test Automation Engineering team as well as the broader hardware organization to effectively prioritize and execute against varied requests for development and support. Be responsible for providing direct technical guidance to your team and contributing to the overall technical direction of the larger Test Automation Engineering team.Required QualificationsB.S
in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; and 12 years of proven experience in hardware/software development and testOR M.S
in relevant field and 8 years of experienceOR PhD in relevant field and 5 years of experience 3+ years of people management experienceProficiency in Python programmingDesirable QualificationsProficiency in C++ programmingExperience in electrical hardware V&V, including manufacturing test, electrical validation, and reliability testingExperience in firmware V&V, including Hardware in the Loop testingThe base salary range for this position is $170,000-$306,000 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.#Mid-Senior Working at AuroraAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values
We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration
Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way
Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. Safety is central to everything we do
Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way
We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation
To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website
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If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at . For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject toAurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds. Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own
One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration
We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work
As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation
Learn more on our Culture Page.We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission
To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!