Aurora · 2 months ago
Senior Software Engineer, Mapping
Seattle, Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $260K/yr
4+ years expAurora is dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work with the Mapping team, focusing on developing scalable solutions for their mapping storage and versioning system, the Aurora Atlas.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain the scalable backend infrastructure and data processing pipeline for storing and serving map data as we onboard the Aurora Driver to more commercial routes
Establish and maintain robust testing and performance optimization practices to ensure the stability and scalability of the Atlas system
Partner closely with internal and external customers to influence existing and future designs and features
Qualification
Required
4+ years experience building server side and data processing systems
Expert proficiency in C++ with a commitment to writing clean, testable, and production-ready code
Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable backend systems
Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D in Computer Science or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Domain experience with geospatial data, mapping systems, or high-throughput data pipelines
Working proficiency in Python and Golang
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
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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
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
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