Staff Product Designer, Aurora Ops Experience

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will 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 aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn . 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 Staff Product Designer to join Aurora’s Operations Experience Product Design Team. This role reports directly to the Design Lead for Aurora Operations Experience. We are hiring for this position to own the design of the Command Center overseer experience, focusing specifically on the high-stakes tools and workflows required to monitor and manage autonomous truck activity on the road. As we scale our fleet of self-driving trucks and expand our network, this role offers a rare opportunity to establish the interaction patterns that will set industry standards for how autonomous systems surface information to oversight teams in complex, real-world environments. In this role you will Own the end-to-end design for the Command Center overseer experience, ensuring supervisors have the clarity and tools needed to monitor real-time truck activity safely and efficiently Identify and solve the highest priority pain points for operations leads in their monitoring and intervention workflows Create high-fidelity prototypes in Figma to model and evaluate how the Aurora Driver communicates its status and intentions to the Command Center across digital touchpoints Work closely with cross-functional partners in engineering and product to define, explore, and ship solutions that support the efficient operation of our fleet Influence strategic direction by presenting design rationale to leadership and contributing new processes back to the broader design studio culture Required qualifications 8+ years of experience in product design, with a track record of leading complex, multi-workstream projects A portfolio of exceptional product design and craft Experience designing operational tools, dashboards, or workflow management systems Strong interaction design skills with a high bar for visual design Ability to translate complex, evolving information architectures into intuitive and functional user experiencesAbility to manage multiple workstreams and drive cross-functional alignment with minimal support, identifying problems others might miss Desirable qualifications Experience designing for high-complexity, high-stakes environments (e.g., autonomous vehicles, aviation, logistics, or medical systems) where safety is paramount Experience with advanced prototyping techniques, including the use of generative AI tools or coded prototypes to test complex system behaviors Beautiful visual design work Proficiency in leading research initiatives in technical environments and translating findings into interaction models, service blueprints, and user interfaces The base salary range for this position is $139-$201K 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. #LI-SP1 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At 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 believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom . Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] . For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

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