Map Operation Specialist
About The Position
Aurora is seeking a Map Operations Specialist to join its Map Production team in Mountain View, California. Map Production builds and maintains the high-definition semantic maps that the Aurora Driver uses to navigate safely. The specialist will learn Aurora’s mapping policies, processes, and proprietary tools, produce high-quality map annotations, and may grow into ownership of a functional area, including documentation, process improvements, and automation to help scale mapping operations. The role supports map annotation and maintenance, daily production operations, and coordination across Engineering, Enablement, and other functional owners. It also involves taking ownership of a functional area, improving workflows and tools, and sharing knowledge with teammates. The position is onsite in Mountain View Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. PT. For roles based in Mountain View, the hourly wage range is $36.25–$54.50. Starting pay within the range depends on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, education or training, and market conditions. The successful candidate will also be eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in operations, mapping/GIS, data annotation, or another technical operations environment.
- Strong attention to detail and 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 skills, including documenting processes and escalating issues.
- Ability to work onsite in Mountain View, California, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. PT.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Annotate, expand, and maintain HD semantic maps using Aurora’s proprietary mapping tools while meeting productivity and quality goals.
- Support day-to-day production operations, including annotation queues, map issue escalations, construction-zone monitoring, and route launches.
- Manage workload across multiple processes, adapt to changing priorities, and escalate risks and blockers early.
- Own a functional area as a subject matter expert by 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
