Map Operation Specialist

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

We’re searching for a Map Operations Specialist to join our Map Production team in Mountain View, CA. Map Production builds and maintains the HD semantic maps the Aurora Driver relies on to navigate safely from destination to destination. In this role, you will become an expert in Aurora’s mapping policies, processes, and proprietary tools, deliver high-quality map annotations, and grow into owning a functional area of the team, driving the documentation, process improvements, and automation that help our mapping operations scale.

In this role you will

• Annotate, expand, and maintain HD semantic maps using Aurora’s proprietary mapping tools, meeting productivity and quality goals

• Support day-to-day Production operations, including annotation queues, map issue escalations, construction-zone monitoring, and route launches

• Manage your own workload across multiple processes and adapt to shifting priorities, escalating risks and blockers early

• Take ownership of a functional area as a subject matter expert, building documentation, process flows, and best practices

• Identify gaps in tools, workflows, and procedures, and drive improvements through optimization, scaling, and automation

• Partner with Engineering, Enablement (Training), and functional owners to share feedback and improve mapping tools and processes

• Mentor teammates by sharing best practices and leading shadow sessions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in operations, mapping/GIS, data annotation, or another technical operations environment

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver consistent quality on high-volume, policy-driven work

• Hands-on troubleshooting skills and comfort working with technical tools and data

• Clear written and verbal communication, including documenting processes and escalating issues

• Ability to work onsite in Mountain View, CA, Monday through Friday (10AM–6:30PM PT)

Desirable qualifications

• Technical skills such as SQL, scripting, or data analysis

• Experience using AI tools to support daily work, such as data analysis or dashboard creation

• Project management or team leadership experience

• Experience with GIS, HD mapping, geospatial data, autonomous vehicles, or robotics

For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The hourly wage range for this position is $36.25 - $54.50 per hour.

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 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.

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