Test Triage Analyst I

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. 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 a Test Triage Analyst I . In this role, you will Perform autonomy system failure and issue root cause analysis across real-world and simulated testing environments, through learned expertise of sub-system and system-wide architecture and performance standards. Critical analysis that consists of deep technical knowledge, hypothesis formation, thorough investigation of autonomy capabilities and modules, hypothesis confirmation or revisions based on additional data. Collaborate with internal and external domain experts to ensure alignment on root cause analysis and severity scoring frameworks. Synthesize data into reports, feedback, and visualizations to create digestible information for a variety of teams. Able to quickly use and provide feedback for a variety of web-based tools required to perform root cause analysis and supporting analytics work across test modalities. Participate in peer-to-peer quality assurance to stay calibrated within the team and to current Aurora standards. Facilitate meetings with both internal and external stakeholders. Present analytical insights related to autonomy capability performance. Creation, maintenance, application, and overall ownership of hierarchical tags. These tags are based on existing and evolving taxonomies that allow teams across the organization to understand common failures, trends, top issues, etc. using a common reference. Keep documentation and training materials up to date so that the team is informed and prepared. Required Qualifications Superb analytical and problem solving skills, and an ability to verbalize the \"why\" and \"how\" of what we are working on Passionate about working with teams and collaborating with partners Ability to understand, communicate, and analyze the technical details of system-level failures and differentiate sub-system level failures of highly complex autonomous software systems, including but not limited to root cause analysis, troubleshooting, escalations, and corrective actions Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between operations, safety, product, and technical groups Experience creating, executing, and optimizing processes. Identify workflow bottlenecks and propose potential solutions Planning and organizational abilities that allow for independent prioritization and follow-through Comfortable navigating fast-paced, fluid working environment Desirable Qualifications BS or MS in STEM-related field as well as Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering 1+ year(s) of experience working with autonomous vehicles or robotics industries with experience in domains similar, but not limited to triage, motion planning, perception, mapping, localization, and testing operations Experience working in test evaluation, root cause analysis, or quality assurance/control domains Intermediate knowledge and experience using various coding, scripting and / or querying languages with relational databases such as JQL, SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, C++, BASH, etc. Experience with simulation software The base 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, 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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