Associate, Workplace Strategy

Aurora Innovation Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Aurora Innovation Inc. seeks an Associate, Workplace Strategy to lead space planning, support office projects, and analyze space and headcount data. You will collaborate with the Aurora Workplace team and internal stakeholders to design functional, scalable workplace environments.

Responsibilities include drafting 2D layouts in AutoCAD or Revit, managing occupancy, and coordinating moves. You’ll contribute to planning standards and stay current with office trends and smart-office technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2+ years in space planning, interior design, or facilities coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to read floorplans.

Responsibilities

• Lead space and occupancy planning, maintain spatial data and floor plan audits.
• Manage team allocations, seating, and monitor occupancy levels.
• Update space planning software and standards.
• Assist in facility projects from renovations to new offices.
• Draft 2D space layouts using AutoCAD or Revit for growth plans.
• Support move management with planning and execution of moves.
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders to address spatial needs.
• Stay informed on office trends and smart-office tech to contribute ideas.

Skills

Spatial data

Occupancy planning

Floorplan auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Move management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Suite

CAFM/IWMS (iOffice, Serraview, SpaceIQ, Archibus)

AI platforms - Gemini, Claude

Job description

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

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.

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.

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

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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