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Aurora · 3 hours ago

Software Engineer, Map Health and Validation

positionLouisville, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$146K/yr - $234K/yr
date4+ years exp

Aurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Offline Mapping Team, where the role involves developing software to detect, report, and resolve map issues, which is crucial for the operational domain of the Aurora Driver.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems that continuously evaluate map quality, detect issues, and initiate the resolution process
Develop and scale the services and infrastructure that power our map evaluation and issue-reporting pipelines
Collaborate with engineers on routing, localization, and mapping teams to define APIs and ensure robust data integration across systems
Develop software in Python and C++, using modern best practices
Troubleshoot and solve complex issues within distributed safety-critical systems

Qualification

PythonC++Backend systemsGRPCSQL databasesMapping systemsRoboticsComplex systems designReal-time systemsMulti-threaded systemsCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field
4+ years of industry experience building software in a production environment
Proficiency with developing backend systems (gRPC, SQL databases) using Python
Experience with software design, in particular in complex systems with many dependencies
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred

Prior experience with mapping systems
Prior experience with robotics or autonomous vehicles
Familiarity with real-time and multi-threaded systems
Experience with C++ (Ideally C++17 or newer)

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits

Company

Aurora

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Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://aurora.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Aurora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (51)
2023 (91)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.19B
Key Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
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Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
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Recent News

Aurora Blog
Investing in the Future of Transportation, Aurora Raises over $530 million
2025-12-24
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Lightspeed Venture Partners portfolio- Aurora(Ravi Mhatre - Partner & Co-Founder, Raviraj Jain - Partner)
2025-12-24
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Detmar Selects Aurora to Deploy Expanded Fleet of Autonomous Trucks for Major Energy Producer
2025-12-08
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