Staff Technical Lead Manager (TLM), IT… at Aurora… · Pittsburgh

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 are looking for a visionary StaffTechnical Lead Manager (TLM), IT Systems Engineering to build and lead our Applications Engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy, technical direction, and culture of a team that will directly impact the entire organization. As a Staff TLM, you will be responsible for both managing a talented team of systems engineers and system administrators and providing hands-on technical leadership. You will architect a cohesive and secure SaaS ecosystem, drive our enterprise AI strategy, and champion a culture of automation and continuous improvement. Your team manages the critical SaaS applications, integrations and automations that powers our engineering and business operations. This team drives the use of Enterprise AI to create intelligent, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and unlock new capabilities for everyone at Aurora. In this role, you will Develop and execute a long-term strategy and roadmap for the Corporate Engineering function that enables tooling for: Incident management, Knowledge and Document Management, Work and project management, Analytics and Visualization, Communication, etc. Design and oversee a scalable, secure, and integrated ecosystem of enterprise applications (Jira, Confluence, Slack, Google Workspace, OpsGenie, Firehydrant, etc.). Lead the charge in eliminating manual work by building robust automation and integration workflows using APIs, webhooks, and integration platforms. Provide technical guidance, review system architecture, and contribute to complex integration and automation projects. Serve as the primary technical expert for the team's domain. Partner with stakeholders across Security, IT, and Engineering to understand their needs, gather requirements, and ensure seamless delivery of solutions. Champion best practices for application governance, security, and data management. Lead the strategy and execution of enterprise AI solutions and productivity tools. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 8+ years of experience in IT, software engineering, or systems engineering, with at least 3+ years in leading engineering teams in delivering complex, large-scale enterprise applications or platform services. Deep, hands-on experience administering and integrating a suite of modern SaaS applications (e.g., Atlassian suite, Google Workspace, Slack, an incident management platform) Strong proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/Google Apps Script) and extensive experience with APIs, webhooks, and integration platforms Experience in implementing and leveraging AI solutions. Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and cloud-native architectures. Strong communication and presentation skills. The base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $223,000. 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 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. 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