Aurora · 1 month ago
Tech Lead- Backend Software Engineer
Mountain View, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $340K/yr
8+ years expAurora is a company dedicated to advancing self-driving technology and creating a safer, more efficient transportation ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Tech Lead - Backend Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable cloud backend services and fleet management tools for autonomous vehicles, while mentoring and guiding other engineers in the team.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Autonomy, and Operation Stakeholders to deliver the benefit of Self Driving Vehicles quickly, safely and broadly
Architect and build scalable cloud backend services that power real-time and offline data flows essential for fleet optimization, autonomy improvement, and commercial operations
Develop and deploy robust, well-engineered solutions, leveraging modern cloud technologies and building highly available, low-latency backend services, APIs, and data pipelines
Design complex systems from the ground up. Partnering closely with Software, Hardware and infrastructure engineering teams
Mentor and grow senior engineers, raising the technical bar for the entire organization through code reviews, design discussions, and promoting a culture of engineering excellence
Translate complex operational data and autonomy metrics into actionable insights through scalable operator-facing tools and powerful APIs, directly improving our efficiency and product
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of industry experience in software development, with a proven track record of designing, building, and operating large-scale backend systems
Deep expertise in cloud backend development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design
Proficiency with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Elasticache, CI/CD, and monitoring/alerting systems)
Experience building large-scale gRPC services in Golang
Experience in a leadership role, driving technical strategy, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring senior engineers
Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects that span multiple engineering teams
Phenomenal communication skills. We build software with people and for people. You know how to write an effective technical spec, provide feedback to others, translate technical concepts into lay terms, and incorporate feedback into your efforts. You value and practice openness, empathy, kindness, and collaboration
A preference for action. You will use good judgment to balance speed and quality. You will deliver products that are built in a responsible and sustainable way. You will use a self-starter mentality to thrive in a growing environment where all hands are on deck, and consider no obstacle too big or too small. You will notice where there is a need and will hustle to fill it
Preferred
Experience with safety and mission critical applications
Experience in onboard C++ development for autonomous vehicles or other robotics
Experience in operations research or optimization algorithms
Experience in transportation, logistics, or other time-sensitive operations
Experience with fleet management solutions for Robots, Vehicles or Aerial Drones
Experience with external customer facing software including production rollout with real customers
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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