Associate, Workplace Strategy

Aurora; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Aurora is seeking an Associate, Workplace Strategy to lead space planning and support office projects in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment. You will maintain drawings and analyze space and headcount data while partnering with the Aurora Workplace team and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and practical execution of workplace concepts to improve efficiency and employee experiences across facilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, or facilities coordination.
• Education in a related field as listed in the qualifications.
• Strong foundational skills in AutoCAD and the ability to read floorplans.

Responsibilities

• Space Planning & Workplace Strategy: lead space and occupancy planning, maintain spatial data and floor plan auditing.
• Test Fits & Scenario Planning: draft 2D space layouts with AutoCAD or Revit for growth or new workplace concepts.
• Strategy & Collaboration: engage stakeholders with presentations, stay informed on trends to contribute ideas.

Skills

Space planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor's degree in Corporate Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

Who We Are

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

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.

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.

We're searching for an Associate, Workplace Strategy to lead space planning efforts, support office and facility projects, maintain technical drawings, and analyze space and headcount data. This role supports planning, design, and delivery of functional workplace environments, while partnering with both the entirety of the Aurora Workplace team and other internal stakeholders.

In this role you will

• Space Planning & Workplace Strategy
  • Lead space and occupancy planning efforts, including maintaining spatial data, utilization tracking, and floor plan auditing.
  • Manage team allocations, individual seating, and monitor occupancy levels.
  • Update and integrate new space planning software and standards.
  • Assist in facility projects ranging from small renovations to standing up new offices.
• Test Fits & Scenario Planning
  • Draft 2D space layouts, test fits, and block plans using AutoCAD or Revit to accommodate team growth, reorganizations, or new workplace concepts.
  • Support Move Management: Assist the Workplace Operations team in planning and executing internal team moves, adds, and changes.
• Strategy & Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare presentations and visual materials for meetings with internal stakeholders to understand their spatial needs.
  • Research & Innovation: Stay informed on industry trends (office work models, ergonomic standards, smart-office technologies) to contribute fresh ideas to the strategy team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, or facilities coordination.
• Technical Proficiency
  • Strong foundational skills in AutoCAD
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret floorplans and construction drawings
  • Understand basics of Adobe suite

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with CAFM/IWMS platforms (e.g., iOffice, Serraview, SpaceiQ, Archibus).
• Understanding of AI platforms - gemini, claude, etc.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $108,000 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.

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, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

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 [e-mail].

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