Enterprise Site Reliability Engineer @ Aurora Innovation

Enterprise Site Reliability Engineer

Posted on 2/17/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Mountain View, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

AWS

Bash

Google Cloud Platform

Linux/Unix

Perl

Puppet

Terraform

Python

Ansible

Chef

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of Core Networking and Infrastructure
Strong technical knowledge of Linux/Unix, MacOS and Windows environments
Strong technical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (i.e. terraform)
Strong experience with programming and automation via Bash/shell scripting and Golang/Perl/Python programming
Experience in cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP, etc)
Experience with Infrastructure automation tooling (i.e. Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
Foundational knowledge of Network, Infrastructure and Platform Security
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
Experience designing, planning and implementing network infrastructure spanning multiple regions
Provide guidance to other team members on managing end-to-end availability and performance of mission critical services, on building automation to prevent problem recurrence, and building automated responses for non-exceptional service conditions
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Enterprise SRE

Responsibilities

Design, plan and build Aurora's Enterprise Platform Environment (Client / Server / Cloud)
Ensure that the Enterprise Platform environment is operating safe and efficient by monitoring performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware or software components and responding to various issues
Create and implement changes in the enterprise environment
Develop best practices, processes and tooling
Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality
Partner with internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production
Create and update our Enterprise Infrastructure Platform standards and ensure that they are deployed to these standards
Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by driving change that improves reliability and velocity
Work with other team members to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively develop solutions and policy recommendations

Desired Qualifications

A combination of various client, server and cloud certifications
Extensive work experience in Client Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering
Ability and desire to write production-quality code in Golang, or Python
Strong experience with Cloud Native Networking / Public Cloud (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Relevant work experience in designing, planning, and building large scale enterprise environments
A history of giving back to the IT industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations
Prior Experience in the AV industry

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for an Enterprise Site Reliability Engineer.

Aurora’s Enterprise SRE team’s mission is to provide a highly reliable, performant and scalable enterprise infrastructure platform to support any of the software, hardware, and services developed and used by Aurora. This team is also responsible for designing, implementing, operating and supporting a robust Infrastructure platform at scale.

We are searching for an experienced Enterprise Site Reliability Engineer with strong platform and infrastructure architectural experience that is excited to lead the design and development of a highly efficient and reliable Enterprise Infrastructure environment at Aurora.

In this role, you will

Design, plan and build Aurora’s Enterprise Platform Environment (Client / Server / Cloud)
Ensure that the Enterprise Platform environment is operating safe and efficient by monitoring performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware or software components and responding to various issues
Create and implement changes in the enterprise environment.
Develop best practices, processes and tooling
Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.
Partner with internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
Create and update our Enterprise Infrastructure Platform standards and ensure that they are deployed to these standards.
Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by driving change that improves reliability and velocity.
Work with other team members to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively develop solutions and policy recommendations.

Required Qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of Core Networking and Infrastructure
Strong technical knowledge of Linux/Unix, MacOS and Windows environments
Strong technical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (i.e. terraform)
Strong experience with programming and automation via Bash/shell scripting and Golang/Perl/Python programming
Experience in cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP, etc)
Experience with Infrastructure automation tooling (i.e. Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
Foundational knowledge of Network, Infrastructure and Platform Security
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Experience in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
Experience designing, planning and implementing network infrastructure spanning multiple regions
Provide guidance to other team members on managing end-to-end availability and performance of mission critical services, on building automation to prevent problem recurrence, and building automated responses for non-exceptional service conditions.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Enterprise SRE

Desirable Qualifications

A combination of various client, server and cloud certifications
Extensive work experience in Client Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering
Ability and desire to write production-quality code in Golang, or Python
Strong experience with Cloud Native Networking / Public Cloud (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Relevant work experience in designing, planning, and building large scale enterprise environments
A history of giving back to the IT industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations
Prior Experience in the AV industry.

The base salary range for this position is $154,000-$247,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We have offices inseveral locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers pageprovides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on ourBlog.

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by working safely — no matter what.

We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.

Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website. We invite anyone using assistive technologies, such as a screen reader or Braille reader, to email us at [email protected] if they experience difficulty using our website. Please describe the accessibility problem and include a URL (if available).

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject toAurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Leading company in self-driving vehicles

Company Overview

Aurora is on a mission to build self-driving technology that will revolutionize the future of transportation. Its flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a platform that brings together software, hardware, and data services, to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks

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

Company Core Values

Operate with integrity - We do the right thing, even if it delays our work or makes less money
Focus - We’re solving one of the most challenging problems of our generation, and we’ll get there by fostering a culture of depth, focus, and rigorous engineering
No jerks - We solve hard technical problems through discussion and collaboration. We don’t waste time battling over personalities and egos
Be reasonable - We expect each other to use good judgment and always have the best interest of the company and our partners in mind
Set outrageous goals - We set ambitious goals that demand commitment and push us to do our best work
Win together - We are building a technology and a company that will serve people and communities around the world. Our team’s diverse perspective and experience make us stronger and better reflect the world we live in