VP - Tech Foundations
Aurora Innovation
About this role
The VP - Tech Foundations at Aurora is an executive leader responsible for the company’s core technology infrastructure and platform strategy that supports the Aurora Driver and connected services. The role focuses on shaping the strategic vision for cloud-based AI infrastructure, data platforms, and developer pipelines to enable scalable self-driving systems. This leader partners across engineering, product, security, and business teams to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
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About Aurora Innovation
aurora.techAurora is a self‑driving technology company focused on bringing autonomous freight to market. It builds the Aurora Driver — a full stack of software, perception sensors, and vehicle integrations — to enable heavy‑duty trucks to operate safely and reliably on highways. The company pairs rigorous simulation and on‑road testing with partner integrations into OEMs, fleets, and logistics providers to scale commercial deployments. Customers (shippers, carriers and fleet operators) work with Aurora to reduce cost, improve utilization, and increase predictability in long‑haul freight.
Recent company news
Simply Wall StAurora Innovation Adds Ex Meta Executive As Undervalued Stock Draws Focus
5 days ago
Yahoo FinanceIs Aurora Innovation (AUR) One of The Best AI Penny Stocks to Invest In
2 days ago
Traders UnionAurora Innovation accelerates autonomous Volvo truck deployment with integrated assembly line
1 hour ago
MarketBeatCapital Research Global Investors Buys 18,820,542 Shares of Aurora Innovation, Inc. $AUR
1 day ago
AxiosCEO of self-driving truck company rejects Teamsters demand for human operators
Dec 16, 2025
About Aurora Innovation
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$350k – $400k
per year
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