Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security

Aurora; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Staff Technical Product & Program Manager, Security to embed security across software, hardware and services. You will bridge Security and Product teams, driving strategy, roadmaps, governance, and risk management for complex, cross-functional programs.

You will collaborate with product, engineering and supplier partners, define security features, monitor risk KPIs, and influence decisions to protect product integrity while enabling rapid innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Product, Program or Product Management in automotive/AV or cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Proven experience building product strategies and leading large-scale programs.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience directing product development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering and security teams to define security features and roadmaps.
• Engage with suppliers to align cybersecurity features and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop high-level security roadmaps and document cross-functional dependencies.
• Lead security integration with governance, risk management and assurance programs.
• Monitor KPIs related to product and security risks, enabling data-driven decisions.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Cross-functional leadership

Security awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

CISSP/CISM or equivalent (Desirable)

Tools

Security standards

ISO21434 knowledge

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.

The mission of Aurora’s OneTech Security Product Management team is to embed security into every aspect of Aurora’s products—spanning software, hardware, and services. As a Staff Technical Product &Program Manager, Security, you will be responsible for driving security strategy and initiatives across the organization, ensuring that security is a fundamental and functional part of the Aurora product development process.

You will act as a bridge between Security and Product teams across the organization, moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed execution to ensure that complex, cross-functional security is successfully integrated into products developed across the company. Your ability to lead, influence, and manage large-scale security initiatives will be essential in safeguarding Aurora’s products and ensuring they meet the highest security standards.

The job level is negotiable based on experience. Flexible work locations are available (MTV, SFO, PIT, SEA, DET) for US-based employees (Full remote is not available for this role).

In this role, you will

• Collaborate with product teams: Work closely with product management, Software and Hardware Development, engineering, and security teams to define security features, assess product risks, prioritize security initiatives, create business and technical use cases, and implement strategic controls that protect both product integrity and user trust.
• Engage with suppliers and development partners: Work closely with hardware and software suppliers and Tier1 development partners to define and align on cybersecurity features, drive their timely delivery, and ensure that contributions meet Aurora’s security standards and support overall product integrity and user trust.
• Develop high-level security roadmap(s): Work closely with product and engineering leads to develop high level roadmaps and plans (Business and Technical) which will highlight and document cross-functional dependencies as well as the critical path(s) of various programs and projects.
• Lead security integration: Develop and execute security assurance, governance, and risk management programs, ensuring they are deeply embedded into all phases of product development from hardware to support applications and that they are aligned with company goals objectives.
• Monitor and report: Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product and security risks, ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Product, Program or Product Management role, in the automotive or AV domain preferred and also cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing product strategies, building product use cases, leading large-scale programs with an emphasis on project management, requirements management, and integrating hardware and software features into complex products.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional product teams.
• Hands‑on experience participating and directing product development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling product programs from the ground up, particularly in product-focused environments or industries with stringent security requirements.
• Strong knowledge of auto industry security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO21434)
• Proven ability to lead broad organizational changes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly in a product context.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

For roles based in San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Seattle, WA: The salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: The salary range for this position is $163,000 - $236,000 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, 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 [e-mail].

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