Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$146k - $210kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
AWS
Go
C/C++

You match the following Aurora Innovation's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years demonstrated experience shipping commercial products and services, preferably in Go.
  • Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS preferred)
  • Experience building and operating services on Kubernetes
  • Experience writing production code in one of three languages: Go, Python, C++
Responsibilities
  • Build developer-facing tooling and infrastructure that creates developer happiness and improves development velocity
  • Build self-service observability tools and services that enable developers to debug and support web services
  • Work with teams across the company to gather requirements, gather support and drive projects forward
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
  • Managed ingress solutions (Ambassador, Envoy, Istio, etc)
  • Experience with observability platforms and tools (Grafana, Distributed Tracing, etc)
  • AV industry experience

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at changing how transportation works. Their main product, the Aurora Driver, can be added to different types of vehicles to allow them to drive themselves, transporting both people and goods. Aurora stands out from its competitors by working closely with logistics companies, ridesharing services, and vehicle manufacturers to help them use this technology effectively. This partnership approach not only helps Aurora grow but also improves the safety and efficiency of its partners. The company makes money by licensing its self-driving technology to these partners, providing ongoing support and updates as part of the service. A key feature of Aurora's technology is its advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, which helps the vehicles detect their surroundings accurately. Aurora's goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Nvidia and Continental enhance Aurora's technological capabilities and market reach.
  • New Bozeman facility expands Aurora's LiDAR research and testing capabilities.
  • Strategic partnerships with Toyota, Uber, and Volvo accelerate commercialization of technology.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges from FMCSA rejection of cab-mounted warning beacons may delay deployment.
  • Uber CEO's resignation from Aurora's board may impact strategic direction and partnerships.
  • Increased competition as Nvidia partners with multiple companies for driverless technology.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data for diverse vehicle types.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program