Full-Time

Staff Tech Lead Manager-Cloud Infrastructure

Posted on 7/30/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$189k - $302kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years demonstrated experience shipping commercial products and services, preferably in Go
  • Experience designing and implementing services in Go, Python or C++
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines, using tools like ArgoCD and Spinnaker
  • Deep experience with Kubernetes. You’ve built custom controllers and/or operators to solve automation problems
  • Experience leading a small team of infrastructure engineers
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team responsible for automated deployment of applications to secure production environments
  • Build developer-facing tooling and infrastructure that creates developer happiness and improves development velocity
  • Define, document and build ‘golden paths’ for teams to build services in a scalable, secure way
  • Work with teams across the company to gather requirements, gather support and drive projects forward

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods autonomously. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to license its technology, generating revenue through ongoing support and updates. Aurora's advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, enhances the safety and efficiency of its self-driving solutions. The 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

-3%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora raised $483M, boosting its commercial launch efforts.
  • Partnerships with Toyota and Uber enhance technology adoption across vehicle platforms.
  • New Bozeman facility advances Lidar research, improving sensor technology.

What critics are saying

  • Aurora's cash reserves may only last until 2025, risking financial instability.
  • Regulatory challenges may arise with Phoenix testing route expansion by 2025.
  • Reliance on partners like Volvo and Toyota could impact market position if they switch.

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 services for diverse vehicles.
  • 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

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