Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Family Products
Aura
501-1,000 employees
Online safety solutions for families
Compensation Overview
$130k - $185k/yr
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
Remote
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- React Native development skills
- Android/iOS Native development skills
- Experience working with App Store Connect, Google Play Developer Console, and Firebase
- Object oriented programming, data structures, unit testing, scrum, git
- Experience developing IaP flows
- Experience with A/B testing
- BS in Computer Science
- Develop new features, improve existing ones, and create user interfaces based on wireframes
- Proactively anticipate technical challenges, propose effective solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness and feasibility
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of core Aura Family product features and underlying technical functionality
- Work closely with both the team and cross-functional partners to develop strong and scalable solutions
- Ensure code is readable, maintainable, testable and well-tested, including authoring unit tests
- Champion and adhere to defined development processes and workflows, actively participating in the ongoing enhancement of our engineering methodologies
- Reviewing code of other mobile software engineers thoughtfully, respectfully, and promptly
- Independently solve the most complex technical problems, serving as a technical leader and point of escalation for challenging issues
- Experience working in a globally distributed team (our team is located in USA, Europe, and India)
- Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, macOS development is a plus
- Proven experience of ES6/ES5, ReactJS, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 and other frontend related languages
Aura provides online safety solutions that protect families from various digital threats. Their services include monitoring for identity theft, alerting users if their credit files are compromised, and allowing them to lock their Experian files for added security. Aura also focuses on gaming safety by offering 24/7 monitoring of in-game voice and text communications in popular PC games, helping to identify issues like cyberbullying and online predators. Additionally, Aura protects devices from malware such as viruses and ransomware. Unlike many competitors, Aura combines multiple safety features into a single subscription service, making it easier for families to manage their online security. The company's goal is to ensure families can navigate the digital world safely and securely.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$662.7M
Headquarters
Burlington, Massachusetts
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aura's $140M Series G funding supports expansion and AI safety feature development.
- Partnerships with Boston Children's Hospital and Blue Star Families enhance brand reputation.
- Growing demand for AI parental control apps boosts Aura's market potential.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging AI-powered cybersecurity startups threatens Aura's market share.
- Privacy concerns over AI monitoring tools could lead to regulatory scrutiny.
- Rapid AI technology evolution may outpace Aura's current offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
What makes Aura unique
- Aura offers AI-powered online safety solutions for families, focusing on comprehensive protection.
- The company provides unique 24/7 in-game monitoring for over 200 popular PC games.
- Aura's all-in-one service includes instant credit file locking and malware protection.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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BOSTON, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Aura, the leading AI-powered online safety solution, and Blue Star Families are proud to partner with the Boston Red Sox to host an unforgettable event to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Thirty military children and their families will step away from screen time and into a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Fenway Park — playing a friendly softball game on the field their Red Sox heroes call home, getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes stadium tour, and enjoying a meal in the historic Ford Clubhouse.Aura and Blue Star Families partnered three years ago to tackle the unique digital safety challenges faced by military families. In parallel, Aura joined forces with the Boston Red Sox last year in a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing Boston families together safely, becoming the team's official Family Online Safety Partner. Together, these partnerships come to life in a special event at Fenway Park, honoring military kids who took Aura's new Balance Pledge. The pledge — launched alongside Aura's new AI tools for parents — encourages kids to reduce screen time by 50%, build stronger offline connections, and create lasting memories beyond the digital world."It's vital to give back and celebrate military kids and families, who not only face the challenges of frequent moves and deployments, but are also prime targets for online crime. We're proud to offer these kids a day of fun at Fenway Park — a chance to step away from their devices and support their mental and emotional well-being," said Charlie Moore, Aura's Chief Military Officer.With 95% of teens owning smartphones, excessive screen time has been linked to increased mental health risks
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