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The Boring Company

The Boring Company

201-500 employees

Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation

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Junior, Mid

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field.
  • Experience developing large software applications in C, C++ or Go with high performance requirements.
  • Understanding of networking.
  • Experience with parallel programming and/or distributed systems.
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Iterate and optimize the traffic control algorithms to achieve maximum system efficiency.
  • Design and develop software to allow for complete autonomous operations within tunnel transportation.
  • Implement safe and reliable vehicle control algorithms to achieve full autonomy.
  • Architect and implement high quality code for safety critical controls to run all aspects of traffic controls.

The Boring Company focuses on improving urban transportation by building underground tunnels to reduce traffic congestion. Its main product is a network of subterranean tunnels that allow for quick, direct travel between points without the disruptions of surface traffic. The company uses advanced tunneling technology, such as the Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine, which can dig tunnels at a rate of one mile per week, making the process faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods. Unlike competitors, The Boring Company emphasizes the construction of weatherproof tunnels that do not interfere with existing infrastructure. Its goal is to create efficient transportation solutions that can scale with city growth, ultimately enhancing urban mobility and reducing congestion.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$913M

Headquarters

Bastrop, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

52%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Boring Company's innovative technology and rapid tunneling capabilities position it as a leader in urban transportation solutions, potentially transforming city infrastructure.
  • The successful implementation of the Vegas Loop and future projects could lead to widespread adoption of their tunneling solutions, driving significant revenue growth.
  • The company's recent share sale at a 22% higher valuation indicates strong investor confidence and financial health.

What critics are saying

  • Safety violations in their Vegas tunnel project could lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential project delays.
  • Environmental violations in Texas may result in legal consequences and damage to the company's reputation.

What makes The Boring Company unique

  • The Boring Company leverages its proprietary Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which significantly outpaces traditional tunneling methods in speed and cost-effectiveness.
  • Their focus on subterranean transportation solutions, such as the zero-emissions Loop system, sets them apart from traditional above-ground transportation infrastructure companies.
  • The company's ability to integrate tunneling solutions for both transportation and utilities offers a versatile approach to urban infrastructure development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity